Christchurch man wins $18.3m after buying first Lotto ticket in decade

Tuesday 18 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 18 Nov 2025, 12:49pm

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A Christchurch man has won $18.3 million after a spur-of-the-moment decision to buy a Lotto ticket during a grocery shop. The win came from Saturday's $55 million Powerball draw. The winner plans to use the prize to purchase a first home for his family.

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12:17pm

1. StuffTue 18 Nov 2025, 12:17pm

   Christchurch family to buy their first home with $18m Lotto win (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsTue 18 Nov 2025, 12:29pm

   Christchurch family’s first Lotto ticket in a decade wins $18.3m (opens in new tab)

3. The PressTue 18 Nov 2025, 12:31pm

   Christchurch’s mega Lotto winner lands $18m with ‘first ticket bought in a decade’ (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesTue 18 Nov 2025, 12:49pm

   $18.3m Lotto win 'opens up whole new world' (opens in new tab)