One lucky Lotto player from Christchurch will be starting their long weekend celebrations early after winning $1 million dollars with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw.

The winning ticket was sold at Countdown Ferrymead in Christchurch.

Eight Lotto players will be enjoying a midweek windfall after each winning $29,626 with Lotto Second Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw.

One of the winning Second Division tickets was sold at Fresh Choice Barrington

Powerball was not struck this evening and has rolled over to Saturday night, where the jackpot will be $16 million. 

Strike Four was also won tonight by a player from Waikato who took home $200,000. The winning Strike ticket was sold on MyLotto.

Anyone who bought their ticket from any of the above winning stores should write their name on the back and check their ticket at any Lotto NZ outlet, online at MyLotto.co.nz or through the Lotto NZ App.