Instant Kiwi advertising may be misleading after top prizes are won

RNZNZ Herald1NewsMonday 10 February 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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Consumer NZ has raised concerns that selling Instant Kiwi tickets could mislead customers if top prizes have already been claimed. Since December 2024, Lotto policy requires players to check prize availability via a QR code, the Lotto app, or by asking staff.

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First reported by RNZ, Mon 10 Feb 2025, 4:51pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 2 hours
  1. RNZRNZ

    Instant Kiwi ticket advertising may be misleading if top prizes already won - Consumer NZ (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Consumer NZ warns Instant Kiwi sales could mislead after top prizes won (opens in new tab)

  3. 1News1News via RNZ

    Instant Kiwi ticket ads 'may be misleading' if big prizes have gone (opens in new tab)