In the lead-up to the biggest ever Lotto draw, Lotto NZ chief executive Wayne Pickup said the past week was "shaping up to be record-breaking". She spoke about what she would do if she won big. The winning tickets were sold at Oparau Roadhouse in Te Awamutu, Pak'nSave Dunedin and on MyLotto to a player from Hamilton. "Most of our big winners say they experienced highs and lows following their big win. As queues backed up, Lotto presenter Sonia Gray made an appearance at West City Lotto, in the Auckland suburb of Henderson, where she served customers.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 09, 2016 16:52 UTC