Cars, boats, holidays, cruises, boating gear, cash and so much more – they’ve all been won over the years by people like you, just by entering our famous Lotteries. And the proceeds help keep us out there, saving lives on the water.
So, if you like the idea of getting your hands on something shiny and new, grab your tickets for our Summer Lottery now and be in the draw to win big!
Southland local Neil Hughes caught more than he could imagine after winning first prize in the Coastguard Summer Lottery!
He drove away in style, with a brand-new Hyundai Santa Fe, along with a Haines Hunter SF485 and trailer, a Coastguard annual membership and a Coastguard Day Skipper Course voucher, a prize package worth more than $141,000.
How does buying a ticket support Coastguard?
When you purchase a Lottery ticket, you’re contributing to life-saving missions on the water. The funds raised enhance the capabilities of our volunteer Coastguard search and rescue units by providing essential equipment, training, and support.
Our volunteers dedicate their time to rescue those in distress, assisting countless individuals annually. Thanks to them, many people are safe today who might otherwise not be. This heroic work is made possible by supporters like you.
How can I buy a ticket?
Tickets are available online, by phone, or by post. Visit our current Lotteries for details, or join our mailing list to receive notifications when our lotteries open.
Can I receive my tickets by email?
Absolutely! Choose the email option on the online form, inform our customer care team by phone, or tick the box on the order form. It’s convenient, eco-friendly, and saves Coastguard money—everyone benefits!
Sometimes, emails might end up in your spam or junk folder. To ensure you get future e-tickets, add [email protected] to your address book, mark us as a safe sender, or move any e-tickets from your spam/junk folder to your inbox.
Do I need to be a New Zealand citizen or resident?
Not at all! You can buy tickets and win prizes regardless of your visa status. However, note that prizes must be delivered within New Zealand per our licences, so make arrangements if you win but don’t live here.
What happens if I win a prize?
We’ll be in touch! We’ll call to deliver the good news and send an email or letter to confirm your win. Ensure all your details are accurate on the order form, as sometimes we don’t have contact information for winners.
Where can I find the results?
Results are posted on our website and emailed to ticket holders. Check out recent winning numbers here. We aim to publish results within 48 hours of the draw to allow time for contacting winners, verifying purchases, and following our procedures.
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Are Lotteries allowed to sell on the internet?
Yes. Coastguard conducts lotteries that are considered by the Department of Internal Affairs as being "Class 3" lotteries, Class 3 lotteries are allowed to be sold over the internet.
Are each of your Lotteries licenced?
All charities are required to apply to DIA for a lottery for each lottery they run once it has prizes worth over $5,000. Coastguard is no exception, and we always show the licence number in the terms and conditions.
How do you draw each Lottery?
Coastguard draws the lotteries at our Marine Rescue Centre in Mechanics Bay, Auckland with NZ Maritime Police in attendance. The draw is conducted by marble sequence and is open to the public. So, if you can, why don't you come on down and see the action - you never know, we have had winners at the draws in the past.
How do I reach the Lottery team?
Call 0800 568 879, email [email protected], or write to Coastguard Lotteries, PO Box 4498, Shortland Street, Auckland 1140.
Here are the results from recent Coastguard lottery (raffle) draws. Winners will be contacted by the Coastguard lottery team.
Coastguard's Cash for Christmas Lottery 118 (Licence LT090000596)
Winning the grand first prize of $100,000 in cash:
Ticket number: 13539 from Wellington
Winning prizes 2-10 of $1,000 in cash:
Ticket number: 21730 from Upper Hutt
Ticket number: 15076 from Ohinewai
Ticket number: 29023 from Taihape
Ticket number: 32225 from Auckland
Ticket number: 19076 from Arrowtown
Ticket number: 30510 from Titirangi
Ticket number: 12678 from Holmes Hill
Ticket number: 19182 from Warkworth
Ticket number: 26293 from Tauakau
Winning the multi-ticket bonus prize of $6,000 worth of travel:
Ticket Number: 20318 from Caversham
Winning the Autobuyer's bonus prize of $10,000 in Cash:
Ticket Number: 19410 from Waiotira
Coastguard's Captain's Club Lottery 117 (Licence LT090000558)
Drawn on 23 August 2024 under Police supervision.
Winning the Haines Hunter SF635 boat, valued at $180,000:
Ticket number: 16705 from Whanganui
Winning the Queenstown getaway for two, valued at $5,560:
Ticket number: 17811 from Auckland
Winning the Mid-Winter special promotion, of 10 Cash for Christmas Lottery 118 tickets each.
Ticket numbers: 15994, 21231, 16036, 17108, 15189, 18881, 18105, 10044, 12687, 22196.
Coastguard's Cash Windfall Lottery 116 (Licence LT090000495)
Drawn on 12 June 2024 under police supervision.
Winning the grand first prize of $100,000 in cash:
Ticket number: 24665 from Auckland
Winning prizes 2-10 of $1,000 in cash:
Ticket number: 14119 from Temuka
Ticket number: 12141 from Auckland
Ticket number: 25716 from Auckland
Ticket number: 12591 from Hamilton
Ticket number: 18472 from Auckland
Ticket number: 10017 from Auckland
Ticket number: 27786 from Tauranga
Ticket number: 16207 from Auckland
Ticket number: 11802 from Katikati
Winning the multi-ticket bonus prize of $6,000 worth of travel:
Ticket Number: 20867 from Tauranga
Coastguard's Captain's Club Lottery 115 (Licence LT090000476)
Drawn on 19 April 2024 under Police supervision.
Winning the choice of the first prize, each valued at $175,000: The Audi Q8 60 TFSI e Quattro, the Rayglass 2200 legend "Special Coastguard Edition" boat, or a luxury African safari for four:
Ticket number: 21975 from Whangaparaoa
Coastguard's Summer Lottery 114 (Licence LT090000437)
Drawn on 14 February 2024 under Police supervision.
Winning the GRAND first prize - a Hyundai Santa Fe and a Haines Hunter SF485 boat valued at $141,000:
Ticket number: 95295 from Invercargill
Winning prizes two and three - a Haines Hunter SF485 each valued at $70,000:
Ticket number: 106757 from Dunedin
Ticket number: 141639 from Wanaka
Winning prize four - The Great Ghan train adventure for two, valued at $16,000:
Ticket number: 107636 from Tauranga
Winning prize five - A relaxing getaway For two in Rarotonga, valued at $6,500:
Ticket number: 152265 from Auckland
Winning prizes six and seven - an Apple MacBook Pro, each valued at $3,700:
Ticket numbers: 52956 & 125719
Winning prizes eight and nine - An iPhone 15 Pro, each valued at $2,100:
Ticket numbers: 82177 & 64885
Winning prizes 10 - 14 - An Apple watch series 9, each valued at $750:
Ticket numbers: 96718, 26016, 90358, 94072, 102167
Winning the Founder's Draw - A luxury ski holiday for two in Queenstown, valued at $7,000:
Ticket number: 163722 from Nelson
Winning the Autobuyer $2,000 cash prize:
Ticket number: 157598 from Christchurch
Coastguard's Cash for Christmas Lottery 113 (Licence LT090000400)
Drawn on 13 December 2023 under police supervision.
Winning the grand first prize of $100,000 in cash:
Ticket number: 12747 from Auckland
Winning prizes 2-10 of $1,000 in cash:
Ticket number: 26743 from Upper Moutere
Ticket number: 21245 from Katikati
Ticket number: 32628 from Kaikohe
Ticket number: 23311 from Lower Hutt
Ticket number: 32927 from Greytown
Ticket number: 32053 from Christchurch
Ticket number: 19730 from Whanganui
Ticket number: 20745 from Katikati
Ticket number: 23852 from Matamata
Winning the multi-ticket bonus prize of $6,000 worth of travel:
Ticket Number: 10824 from Invercargill
Coastguard's Captain's Club Lottery 112 (Licence LT090000374)
Drawn on 11 October 2023 under police supervision.
Winning the choice of first prize, each valued at $165,000: The Audi Q7 50TDI S-Line Advanced quattro, the Haines Hunter SF635 boat, world travel to any chosen destination OR cash alternative for travel prize ($150,000):
Ticket number: 20014 from Cable Bay
Coastguard's Winter Lottery 111 (Licence LT090000340)
Drawn on 9 August 2023 under police supervision.
Winning the first prize of a Rayglass Legend 2200 boat + safety package valued at $175,000:
Ticket number: 107179 from Christchurch
Winning prize two - Travel or Cash valued at $10,000:
Ticket number: 18561 from Auckland
Winning prize three - E+ Talon ebike valued at $3,500:
Ticket number: 64745 from Auckland
Winning prize four - E+ Talon ebike valued at $3,500:
Ticket number: 48862 from Auckland
Winning prizes 5 -11 - Apple iPhone 14 Pro each valued at $2,000:
Ticket numbers: 90487, 59773, 61230, 33585, 70092, 60936, 83195
Winning the Autobuyer $5,000 cash prize:
Ticket number: 15067 from Riverhead
Winning the Founder's Draw of a luxury getaway for two in Samoa, valued at $6,000:
Ticket number: 45721 from Rotorua
Coastguard's Cash Windfall Lottery 110 (Licence LT090000318)
Drawn on 5 June 2023 under police supervision.
Winning the grand first prize of $100,000 in cash:
Ticket number: 11439 from Auckland
Winning prizes 2-10 of $1,000 in cash:
Ticket number: 28170 from Cambridge
Ticket number: 17550 from Kati Kati
Ticket number: 12208 from Mount Maunganui
Ticket number: 27911 from Christchurch
Ticket number: 10972 from Pukekohe
Ticket number: 28124 from Te Puke
Ticket number: 19294 from Kamo
Ticket number: 19101 from Orewa
Ticket number: 11214 from Keri Keri
Winning the multi-ticket bonus prize of $6,000 worth of travel:
Ticket Number: 12838 from Mount Maunganui
Coastguard's Captain's Club Exclusive Lottery 109 (Licence LT090000297)
Drawn on 12 April 2023 under police supervision.
Winning the choice of the first prize, each valued at $165,000: The Audi e-tron 55 Advanced quattro, the Haines Hunter SF635 boat, world travel to any chosen destination OR cash alternative for travel prize ($150,000):
Ticket number: 17802 from Hillcrest
Coastguard's Summer Lottery 108 (Licence LT090000255)
Drawn on 10 February 2023 under Police supervision.
Winning the GRAND first prize bonus of an Isuzu D-Max LS Double Cab Ute and a Haines Hunter SF545 boat valued at $185,000:
Ticket number: 169361 from Auckland
Winning prizes two and three - a Haines Hunter SF485 each valued at $60,000:
Ticket number: 142648 from Riverhead
Ticket number: 125694 from Cromwell
Winning prize four - a $10,000 overseas holiday of your choice, valued at $10,000:
Ticket number: 166593 from Auckland
Winning prizes five and six - Apple iPad Pro, valued at $2,300:
Ticket numbers: 114529 & 145314
Winning prizes seven and eight - an Apple iPhone 14 each valued at $1,600:
Ticket numbers: 117951 & 99673
Winning prizes 9 to 20 - $200 Prezzy Card!
Ticket numbers: 45701, 165844, 13541, 117649, 134048, 58741, 97753, 159496, 105085, 47610, 69042, 141409
Winning the Founder's Draw $6,000 Australasian or Pacific Travel, valued at $6,000:
Ticket number: 105274 from Waiuku
Winning the Autobuyer $2,000 cash prize:
Ticket number: 89799 from Omokoroa
A big thank you to everyone who supports Coastguard through our lotteries and raffles.
Jerry won first prize in Lottery 80, cashing in a whopping $80,000!
David couldn't believe it when he won Lottery 79. He got to take home a beautiful Haines Hunter SF535 complete with a safety pack and Shimano Fishing Gear.
Royal New Zealand Coastguard Inc Lottery 119. Authorised purpose - To raise funds to enhance the operational standards of volunteer Coastguard search and rescue units by providing search and rescue equipment, training and support. By licence LT090000654 issued under Section 37 of the Gambling Act 2003 by the Department of Internal Affairs, PO Box 10-095 Wellington, Phone 0800 257 887. Lottery closes 07/02/25. Drawn by lot at the Auckland Marine Rescue Centre, 3 Solent Street, Auckland, at 10:30 am on 14/02/25. Results published 16/02/25 at www.coastguard.nz. Tickets limited to 160,000. Numbered 10,001–170,000. Prizewinners notified in writing and prizes delivered within New Zealand. All travel booked through Coastguard’s nominated travel agent. If for any reason this lottery is cancelled, notification will appear in the “Raffles” column of the Sunday Star Times newspaper on 16/02/25 and monies refunded. Organised by P Harkness, PO Box 2195, Shortland Street, Auckland 1140. Phone 09 303 4303. *Photographs for illustration purposes only.
The ticket price includes GST and is transacted in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Your lottery tickets will be issued by email or mail, depending on your preference. Donations are transacted in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). A donation receipt will be issued. Donations over $5 are eligible for you to claim a tax credit from IRD. If you are paying by credit card, you must use a credit card issued in New Zealand. To qualify for bonus prizes and/or entry into bonus draws, the tickets you hold must be issued in the same name. Your order is subject to our privacy policy.
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