It will be a day of celebration for a lucky Powerball player from Whangaparaoa after winning a life-changing $18.2 million with Powerball First Division in Saturday night's live Lotto draw.

The winning ticket was sold at Gulf Harbour Four Square in Whangaparaoa.

The $18.2 million prize is made up of $18 million from Powerball First Division and $200,000 from Lotto First Division.

Four other Lotto players from Auckland, Taupo, Wellington and Christchurch will also be celebrating after each winning $200,000 with Lotto First Division last night.

The winning Lotto tickets were sold at Paper Plus Taupo in Taupo, Pak N Save Kilbirnie in Wellington, Pak N Save Riccarton in Christchurch, and on MyLotto to a player from Auckland.

Meanwhile, Strike Four rolled over last night and will be $300,000 on Wednesday night.

This year is shaping up to be a lucky one for Powerball players, with Powerball First Division being struck 15 times in 2019 to date – and the year is far from over.

Eighteen Lotto players will be enjoying a boost to their bank account after each winning $16,650 with Lotto Second Division in last night's live Lotto draw.

Three lucky players also won Powerball Second Division, taking their total winnings to $23,074. The winning Powerball Second Division tickets were sold at Pak n Save Blenheim in Blenheim, Winton New World in Winton, and on MyLotto to a player from Hawkes Bay.

The winning Second Division tickets were sold at Franklins Pharmacy – Warkworth, MyLotto (x2) – Auckland, Pak N Save Pukekohe – Pukekohe, Countdown Te Rapa – Hamilton, Four Square Ideal – Gisborne, Unichem Stortford Lodge Pharmacy – Hastings, MyLotto (+PB) - Hawkes Bay,

SuperValue Woburn - Lower Hutt , Pak n Save Blenheim (+PB) – Blenheim, Hornby Mall Lotto – Christchurch, Countdown The Palms – Christchurch, Ilam New World – Christchurch, Northlands Pak N Save – Christchurch, Fresh Choice Merivale – Christchurch, Omakau Supermarket - Central Otago, MyLotto – Otago, Winton New World (+PB) – Winton.

Anyone who bought their ticket from any of the above winning stores should write their name on the back of their ticket and check it immediately in-store at any Lotto shop, online at MyLotto.co.nz or through the Lotto NZ App.

Players can phone Lotto NZ on 0800 695 6886 if they want to enquire about the best way to claim a prize.