New Zealand Lotto Payout Chart: What Your Numbers Win
Every New Zealand Lotto prize tier. Rather not read a table? Scan your ticket and WonYet figures out your prize for you.
Prize amounts reviewed 2026-06-18.
| Match | Prize |
|---|---|
| 6 numbers | NZ$1,000,000 |
| 5 numbers + Bonus Ball | ≈ NZ$20,000* |
| 5 numbers | ≈ NZ$600* |
| 4 numbers + Bonus Ball | ≈ NZ$55* |
| 4 numbers | ≈ NZ$33* |
| 3 numbers + Bonus Ball | ≈ NZ$24* |
| 3 numbers | Free play |
* Pari-mutuel prize — the amount varies with each drawing’s sales and winner count; figures shown are recent typical values.
How New Zealand Lotto prizes work
Some New Zealand Lotto prizes are pari-mutuel: the amount depends on ticket sales and how many tickets win that tier, so the figures shown are typical estimates and the real payout can vary. For example, matching 3 numbers pays a free play.
How many numbers do you need to win New Zealand Lotto?
The smallest New Zealand Lotto prize is for matching 3 numbers, which wins a free play. No — 2 matching numbers alone do not win a New Zealand Lotto prize. See the payout chart for what does.
Quick answers
What do 3 numbers pay on New Zealand Lotto?
Matching 3 numbers (without the Bonus Ball) pays NZ$0 on New Zealand Lotto.
Does the New Zealand Lotto multiplier apply to the jackpot?
New Zealand Lotto has no multiplier; prizes are as listed in the payout chart.
Do I have to match the numbers in order?
No. New Zealand Lotto prizes depend only on how many of your numbers appear among the winning numbers, in any order.
How do I check what my ticket actually won?
Scan it with WonYet — the app reads your numbers, applies this exact prize table, and tells you the amount. It checks your numbers against the official results.
What days is New Zealand Lotto drawn?
New Zealand Lotto is drawn on Wednesday and Saturday. Exact draw and sales cut-off times for your timezone are on the drawing schedule.
How long do I have to claim a New Zealand Lotto prize?
Winning New Zealand Lotto tickets must be claimed within 365 days of the drawing date printed on the ticket. See how to claim lottery winnings.
Do you win anything with 2 numbers on New Zealand Lotto?
No — 2 matching numbers alone do not win a New Zealand Lotto prize. See the payout chart for what does.
What is the smallest New Zealand Lotto prize?
The smallest New Zealand Lotto prize is for matching 3 numbers, which wins a free play.
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