Instant Kiwi has been rewarding New Zealanders for taking a chance since September 1989, and following the recent re-launch the chances of a quality win have dramatically increased, which means the potential rewards are even bigger and better. With the all-new Instant Kiwi it really can all change in an instant!
There are a bunch of great looking games to choose from each with loads of chances to win – so whether you like quick and easy game play, or prefer the fun to last a bit longer, there’s something on offer for everyone.
To make it easy to decide what to play, the games have been split into four simple play styles:
Challenge: Long play games which require a bit of thought.
Break Time: Long play games that give you a chance to relax and take some time out.
Easy As: Simple, affordable, and entertaining short play games with a bit of a Kiwi twist.
Rapidfire: Short simple games with big prizes.
So next time you are looking for something small, spontaneous and fun to brighten up your day, grab an Instant Kiwi ticket - it’s loaded with anticipation and the ‘what if?’ feeling that comes with the potential for a win, and, following the recent re-launch, the chances of a quality win have dramatically increased. With the all new Instant Kiwi it really can all change in an instant!
Instant Kiwi is a scratch card lottery with pre determined outcomes that are revealed when the latex covering is scratched off. Tickets can be found at all Lotto retailers throughout New Zealand.
You have a choice of ticket prices from $1 right up to $10, with prize rewards ranging from free tickets up to $250,000 depending on the game being played. On average, between two and three players each week win $10,000 or more, and over $1 million in prizes is given away on Instant Kiwi each week. There is roughly a one in four chance of winning with Instant Kiwi making it one of the most winnable games around!
The prizes are printed on the tickets under strict security practices, ensuring the utmost integrity. Prizes are randomly distributed to ensure that no-one can detect where they are until a lucky player reveals that they have the winning ticket.
There is a legal age restriction on Instant Kiwi. Under the Gambling Act 2003, no one under 18 years old can purchase an Instant Kiwi for themselves, no one can buy an Instant Kiwi on behalf of an under 18 year old, and an Instant Kiwi prize cannot be paid out to anyone under 18 years old.
All Instant Kiwi games are closed and recalled as soon as the last top prize has been claimed or when we have run out of stock. On rare occasions, some Instant Kiwi games are closed and recalled if the game is not well supported by players. Prizes must be claimed within twelve months of a game closing. Prizes of up to $1,000 can be redeemed directly from any Lotto retailer. Prizes over $1,000 are paid by NZ Lotteries; the Lotto retailer will assist the winner to complete a prize claim form which is sent to NZ Lotteries for prompt processing.
The odds and range of prizes in all Instant Kiwi games varies from game to game depending on the prize structure of each game. Each current game’s prize structure can be downloaded from its information page on this website, and you can find out how many top prizes have been won (and how many remain) on the Instant Kiwi results page You can also ask to see the prize structure of any Instant Kiwi game at all Lotto shops, and you can ask for an up-to-date print-out of how many prizes have been won in any particular game, and how many are still available to be won. All Instant Kiwi games are closed as soon as the last top prize has been claimed ensuring that there is always a top prize up for grabs on each game.
