New Zealand Lotteries Commission (NZLC) is New Zealand's only gaming provider with a pure community-benefit funding model. Lotto, its flagship game, has become a national icon.
Lotto was introduced as a result of the 1985 report Sport on the Move, which saw the new game as a source of extra revenue for recreation, arts, sport and community projects. The Labour government of the day agreed that the income from the existing Golden Kiwi had peaked. And so NZLC was established in 1987, with Lotto's first draw being held on 1 August that year.
Alongside Lotto, NZLC's other current products are Lotto Powerball, Lotto Strike, Keno and Instant Kiwi.
NZLC's retail network of more than 640 "Lotto Shops" employs more than 3,600 people, the largest single retail network in New Zealand.

Prominent Public Figure Wins Samoa Lotto
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (August 4 , 2010) - A prominent public figure in Samoa, who’s also a politician, has won the National Lotto jackpot of almost a quarter of a million US dollars.....Subscribers

Unlucky Coin Toss For Lotto Player
ROTORUA, New Zealand (July 30, 2010) - A toss of the coin came between a Rotorua Lotto Player and "the big one" this week..........Subscribers

Lotto Introduces a Guide to Syndicates
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (July 30, 2010) - From families to workmates to golf buddies, all around New Zealand, Kiwis are clubbing together to buy a Lotto ticket in the hope that they can all share in living the dream of winning Lotto......Subscribers

Big Wednesday Offers Kiwis Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity To Live Like a Star In Hollywood!
NEW ZEALAND (July 22, 2010) -- Big Wednesday is offering another winner a priceless opportunity of a lifetime, this time to Live Like A Star in Hollywood with all the celebrity trimmings – the mansion, the chauffeur, the personal chef, a shopping spree on Rodeo drive with a stylist and VIP attendance at a red carpet movie premier..............Subscribers

Annual Poker Machine Expenditure Continues to Drift Downward
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (July 20, 2010) - For the third year running gaming machine expenditure in the country’s 1455 pubs and clubs has dropped, according to figures from the Department of Internal Affairs..........Subscribers

Gambling Logo Removed From Mt Smart Stadium
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (July 17, 2010) - The National Rugby League has agreed not to advertise an Australian gambling game at matches between the New Zealand Warriors and Melbourne Storm in Auckland......Subscribers

Department To Look At Advertising of Overseas Gambling Ads
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (July 14, 2010) – According to local media reports the Warriors football club is being investigated by the Department of Internal Affairs over the advertising of overseas gambling in New Zealand.......Subscribers

Instant Kiwi’s Mega Scratch Off!
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (July 6, 2010) - Ever had an itch you just had to a scratch? Well, Instant Kiwi is giving New Zealanders a chance to go in the draw for the biggest scratch of their life.....Subscribers

The Department of Internal Affairs and INTRALOT NZ Ltd Have Signed a Heads of Agreement for an Integrated Gambling Platform To Improve Poker Machine Transparency
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (June 28, 2010) - An integrated on-line system to manage all gambling activity in the country’s 1470 pubs and clubs will improve the integrity of the class 4 gambling sector and the transparency of grants to the community, Internal Affairs Director of Gambling Compliance, Mike Hill said today...............Subscribers

Call for Reforming Gaming and Lotteries Act
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (June 23, 2010) -- A political party in Solomon Islands is calling for reform of gambling legislation because of the social problems caused by casinos.............Subscribers

New Zealand Lotteries Launches All-Singing and Dancing TV Ad
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (June 9, 2010) - New Zealand Lotteries has launched a musical-style TV ad for its Instant Kiwi scratch ticket, promoting its new prizes..............Subscribers

Instant Kiwi Revamp Raises Concern
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (June 10, 2010) – According to a local news service Instant Kiwi ‘Scratch Tickets’ have had their biggest revamp in 20 years, which is reportedly causing concern amongst problem gambling advocates...........Subscribers

Problem Gambling Foundation Issues Concern Over Scratch Tickets
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (May 31, 2010) - There may be more money to be won in Instant Kiwi scratch Tickets but there are concerns the new tickets will encourage more people, including children, into gambling...............Subscribers

Move Afoot To Make NZ TAB the World's Best
DUNEDIN, New Zealand (May 25, 2010) - The New Zealand Racing Board is embarking on a transformation with a strategy that says it plans to be the best wagering organisation in the world, with the highest population rate of participation.......Subscribers

Multi-Million-Dollar Revamp of Instant Kiwi to Deliver More Prizes, Better Prizes
NEW ZEALAND (May 26, 2010) -- Millions more in prizes are waiting just below the surface on attractive new Instant Kiwi games launched today in the biggest revamp of Instant Kiwi in 20 years.....................Subscribers

It's as Easy As One, Two, Three
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (May 19, 2010) - A Westgate Pharmacy has made three people make Lotto history this month.............Subscribers

Lotto Players Miss Out On $50 Million
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (May 9, 2010) - Lottery players are missing out on millions of dollars of unclaimed prizes each year, despite efforts by the Lotteries Commission to trace unsuspecting winners..................Subscribers

Lotteries Commission Requires Digital Signage Hardware, Software and Services
Lotteries Commission moves to digital signage
Replacing Static Menus
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (May 7, 2010) -- The NZ Lotteries Commission requires digital signage hardware, software and services for a roll-out throughout its 1,030 retail outlets to replace existing static menu boards.................Subscribers

New Zealand Lotteries Offers Mothers Day Promotion
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (April 25, 2010) - To celebrate how great our mums are, NZ Lotteries is launching its popular Mother's Day promotion tomorrow - and as last year's offer was such a hit with customers, we're doing it all over again.....................Subscribers

Leniency and Co-Operation Policies Adopted
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (April 8, 2010) - The Department has introduced leniency and co-operation policies to assist in preventing and detecting behaviour that contravenes the Gambling Act 2003................Subscribers

Online Instant Kiwi Not a Winner
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (March 29, 2010) - The Lotteries Commission has played down suggestions in a select committee report that it plans to make another push to sell Instant Kiwi or similar products online....................Subscribers

Gamblers Spent a Little Less in FY2008/09, Lotteries Up 17%, Other Gambling Activities Down
NEW ZEALAND (March 25, 2010) -- Statistics released today show New Zealanders’ gambling expenditure in 2008/09 decreased by less than one per cent on the previous year.....................Subscribers

Lotto Hits the Jackpot in 2009
NEW ZEALAND (March 23, 2010) -- Reports last year was a bumper year for the NZ Lotteries Commission's bottom line.............Subscribers

Lotteries Commission Silent on Trump Deal
NEW ZEALAND (March 15, 2010) -- Reports that the NZ Lotteries Commission isn't saying how much it paid American business magnate Donald Trump to front one of its Big Wednesday games.....................Subscribers

NZ Lotteries Secures Donald Trump for NZ-First Promotion
NEW ZEALAND (March 4, 2010) -- In a New Zealand first, NZ Lotteries today announced that it has secured top international businessman Mr Donald J Trump to participate in Big Wednesday’s first-ever sales promotion which will launch on 4 March........................Subscribers

No Place for Gambling Machines in Maori Communities - Lawyer
AUCKLAND, NZ (February 25, 2010) -- A Maori lawyer says Maori should think about ways to get rid of gambling machines from their communities. Moana Jackson addressed an international problem gambling conference in Auckland recently on the indigenous responses to gambling...................Subscribers

Big Wednesday Gets Donald Trump Treatment
Big Wednesday is about to get bigger – well, with bigger hair, at any rate
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (February 28, 2010) - Donald Trump, the super-rich businessman and star of the original ‘The Apprentice,’ famed as much for his bizarre bouffy haircut as his flamboyant displays of wealth, is putting his name to a one-off NZ Lotteries promotion to be launched on Thursday.....................Subscribers

Lotteries Commission Criticized Over Withdrawing Instant Game
OTAGO, New Zealand (February 15, 2010) - NZ Lotteries has been criticized after an Instant Kiwi game was withdrawn without any of its $100,000 top prizes being won.....................Subscribers

Lottery Funding Boosts New Zealand Communities
Press Release: New Zealand Government
NEW ZEALAND (February 15, 2010) -- Over 3,350 individual and community groups received New Zealand Lottery Grants Board funding in the last year, Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy has announced today........................Subscribers

Recession Boosts Lotto Sales
NEW ZEALAND (February 10, 2010) -- The New Zealand Press Association (NZPA) reported that the Lotteries Commission appeared before Parliament's government administration select committee today to discuss its financial performance in 2008/2009......................Subscribers

Lottery Appointments
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (January 18, 2010) -- Two new appointments have been made to the Lottery Auckland Community Distribution Committee.......................Subscribers

Minister Announces New Lottery Appointments
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (January 13, 2010) -- Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced the appointment of Susan Perry, Michelle Laurenson and Mele Wendt to the Lottery Wellington/Wairarapa Community Distribution Committee...................Subscribers

Lottery Tickets and Scratchies Have no Place in Christmas Stockings
NEW ZEALAND (December 15, 2009) -- Lottery tickets and scratch cards are popular gifts at Christmas time but the Problem Gambling Foundation wants to remind parents that they are not an appropriate gift for children. .......................Subscribers

Minister Announces Appointment To Lottery Grants Board
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (December 3, 2009) – Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced the appointment of Tina Wehipeihana-Wilson to the Lottery Grants Board....................Subscribers

Asia-Pacific Focus on Kiwi Lotteries
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (November 9, 2009) -- Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy delivered a key note address to the New Zealand’s Asia-Pacific Lottery Association’s conference in Auckland today.......................Subscribers

Key Gambling Expenditure Trends Over the 2007/2008 Period
NEW ZEALAND (October 2009) -- In 2007/08 gambling expenditure (player losses) increased by less than one percent (by 0.71%, from $2.020 billion to $2.034 billion). This is a result of increases in expenditure on Lotteries Commission products, racing and sports betting and casino gambling.........................Subscribers

Prize Division Calculation Issue with Bullseye First Draw
NEW ZEALAND (October 20, 2009) -- NZ Lotteries today announced that a technical issue temporarily affected some prize payment calculations for its Bullseye game. The new daily game held its first draw last night at 6.00 pm......................Subscribers

New Lottery Game Raises Ire of Problem Gambling Group
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (October 12, 2009) -- The Problem Gambling Foundation has criticized a new NZ Lotteries game that invites people to guess a number from between 0 and 999,999 for a minimum bet of $2.........................Subscribers

New Zealanders Hit the Bullseye with NZ Lotteries’ New Game
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (October 12, 2009) - New Zealand is making lottery history today with the launch of NZ Lotteries’ world-first lottery game, Bullseye, says NZ Lotteries’.......................Subscribers

Concerns Over New Lotto Game
NEW ZEALAND (October 8, 2009) -- The Problem Gambling Foundation has major concerns about a new lotto game .............Subscribers

Lotto Launch Delayed Because Of Tsunami
APIA, Samoa (October 6, 2009) -- Lotto is coming to Samoa, and the organizers hope the money can be used to help victims of the tsunami.....................Subscribers

TV Appearance To Promote Gambling
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (October 6, 2009) - Prime Minister John Key says he doesn't have a problem with Christchurch Casino using his appearance on an American TV show to promote its VLT machine business...................Subscribers

It’s Going To Be A Real Knock-Out For A Manukau Powerball Player
NEW ZEALAND (October 3, 2009) -- A Lotto Powerball player in Manukau will be completely floored when they realise they have become an instant multi-millionaire after winning over $22 million in tonight’s draw, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive, Todd McLeay.....................Subscribers

Iconic New Zealand Brand ‘Instant Kiwi’ Turns 20
New Zealand (September 13, 2009) -- NZ Lotteries’ instant scratch ticket brand, ‘Instant Kiwi’, turns 20 this month, and we’re celebrating the birthday by announcing the luckiest Instant Kiwi regions and stores in New Zealand..................Subscribers

Lotto’s Boys Toys Promotion Is Back For Father’s Day
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (August 21, 2009) - Lotto’s Boys Toys promotion is back for Father’s Day 2009, giving Triple Dip players the chance to win a Holden SS V supercar or a Harley-Davidson FLSTF Fatboy motorcycle................Subscribers

Record Allocation to Lottery Grants Board of $189 million
NEW ZEALAND (August 26, 2009) -- NZ Lotteries today announced its largest-ever transfer of $189.3 million to the NZ Lottery Grants Board, $32.4 million more than last year.................Subscribers

Bumper Jackpots Drive Record Lotto Profits
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (August 26, 2009) -- A record Lotteries Commission profit of $189 million has come as a timely boost for needy community groups...................Subscribers

NZ Gamblers Up the Ante
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (August 20, 2009) - As reported today Casino and cinema operator SkyCity Entertainment Group's financial performance provides the latest evidence that gambling spending is holding up despite the recession....................Subscribers

Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot!
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (July 11, 2009) - With the cold weather really hitting the country hard, Lotto’s exciting new Hot 100 promotion will be a welcome winter warmer with its 100 prizes worth over $3 million up for grabs, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive, Todd McLeay......................Subscribers

Lottery Planning a Series of Small, Low-Cost Games to Attract More Occasional Players
NEW ZEALAND (July 11, 2009) -- Lotteries officials are reportedly planning a series of small, low-cost games to attract more occasional players....................Subscribers

Powerball Jackpot A Sales Booster For NZ Lotteries
NEW ZEALAND (July 9, 2009) -- The huge Lotto Powerball jackpot won last month is expected to help boost overall lottery sales by 4.1 percent for the current financial year...............Subscribers

Lotto Winner Set To Remain A Secret; Lottery Commission Sets Up Secret Phone Line
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (June 25, 2009) - In an unprecedented move, the New Zealand Lotteries Commission has set up an 0800 phone number so the winner of the Lottery’s ‘Big Wednesday’ draw could claim the prize in "total secrecy.” ....................Subscribers

Sales Soar in Must-Go Big Lottery
NEW ZEALAND (June 24, 2009) -- Nearly two million Big Wednesday tickets are expected to be bought today as Lotto fever grips New Zealand.Tonight's must-be-won draw is worth $35 million, with New Zealanders rushing in record numbers to buy tickets..................Subscribers

Appointments to Lotteries & Gambling Commissions
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (June 23, 2009) - Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced the appointment of a new member of the Lotteries Commission and the reappointment of two members to the Gambling Commission...................Subscribers

Surprise Survey Shows Scale of New Zealand's Online Gambling; Billions Flowing Overseas
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (June 17, 2009) -- New Zealanders are gambling about $40 million a week on overseas websites - about 2 times what they spend on Lotto...................Subscribers

Big Wednesday Jackpot Gives Lotto Sales A Boost
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (June 17, 2009) -- Tonight's unprecedented Big Wednesday jackpot could break more than one record as people flock to Lotto retailers in search of the lucky ticket...................Subscribers

Asia Pacific Lottery Association
Regional Conference 2009
Auckland 9 – 12 November 2009

• Leading a lottery business in tougher times
• How to keep and build your customer base
• Share insights and learn from the experts

The changing economic environment brings new challenges for the lottery industry, our customers, products and our leadership.
Speakers at this year's APLA conference will address the most pressing concerns that CEOs and senior lottery executives face today, including how to navigate unprecedented economic uncertainty, and how to innovate and build your business during tough times.
Join us in November for three days of thought-provoking presentations and discussions featuring international experts on leadership, marketing, product innovation, the retail environment, and technology.
This conference is the must attend event for lottery executives in 2009 - and will provide you with valuable insights to take back to your own business.
Send us your expression of interest by 31 July 2009 and go into a draw for two bottles of fine New Zealand wine - more information.
http://www.apla2009.com/registration.asp

Welcome from the Chair of APLA
The Asia Pacific Lottery Association (APLA) will be pleased to welcome you to our 2009 regional conference in Auckland, New Zealand. Our regional conference is an important forum for strengthening communications and sharing information within the Asia Pacific region, and also with the worldwide lottery industry.
This year’s conference will be hosted by New Zealand Lotteries Commission. The theme for the conference is “New Horizons – Asia Pacific Lotteries Responding to a Changing World”.
In the current economic environment we face many challenges to ensure that our businesses remain successful and at the forefront of our industry.
This conference will provide you with valuable insight on how to meet these challenges.
I look forward to seeing you in Auckland.
June Roache
Chairman,
Asia Pacific Lottery Association

Judy Kirk Appointed to Chair Lotteries Commission
NEW ZEALAND (April 7, 2009) -- Retiring National Party president Judy Kirk has been appointed to chair the board of the New Zealand Lotteries Commission.. Minister of Internal Affairs Richard Worth today announced the appointment of Ms Kirk to a three-year term on the board, effective from 1 May 2009...............Subscribers

Powerball Jackpot Drives Exceptional Half Year Result for NZ Lotteries
NEW ZEALAND (March 6, 2009) -- An unprecedented sixteen-week Powerball jackpot run, which seized the imagination of the nation, has led to an exceptional sales result for the six months ended 31 December 2008, NZ Lotteries’ Chairman John Goulter and Chief Executive Todd McLeay announced today...................Subscribers

NZ Gamblers Spent a Little More in 2007/08
NEW ZEALAND (February 17, 2009) -- Statistics released today show New Zealanders’ gambling expenditure in 2007/08 increased by less than..........Subscribers

Bumper Profit Tipped for NZ Lotteries
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (February 13, 2009) – Lotteries Commission spokeswoman Karen Jones is reported as saying the commission was about to post a bumper half-year profit after record betting on last year's $30 million Lotto jackpot, and Lotto sales were still running at about the same level as a year ago...................Subscribers

NZ in Talks for Joining ‘Greatest Lottery on Earth’
NEW ZEALAND (January 11, 2009) -- New Zealand has been in worldwide talks to join the "greatest lottery on earth" involving nearly 50 countries and a mega-jackpot of $680 million..................Subscribers