A Powerball player from Canterbury will be celebrating an especially meaningful win after winning $15.5 million in Saturday night's special draw for cyclone relief.

The prize is made up of $15 million from Powerball First Division and $500,000 from Lotto First Division.

The winning ticket was sold on MyLotto.

'We'd like to thank New Zealanders for getting behind this special draw for cyclone relief. The support has been incredible and will make a real difference to people and communities impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle,” saysLotto NZ Chief Executive Chris Lyman.

'It has been a privilege for Lotto NZ to host this special draw, and our thoughts remain with those affected by the cyclone.”

After tallying the numbers an update of the total amount raised for cyclone relief is expected to be made available on Sunday.

Saturday's $15 million jackpot special draw was the 10th Powerball Must be Won draw in Lotto NZ's history, with half of all tickets sales – or 50 cents in every dollar spent by players on Lotto, Powerball, or Strike tickets for the special draw – going to support those impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.

Results from Saturday March 18 Lotto draw

One other lucky Lotto player will also be celebrating after winning $500,000 with Lotto First Division in Saturday's live Lotto draw. The winning ticket was sold on MyLotto to a player from Auckland.

Meanwhile, Strike Four has rolled over and will be $500,000 on Wednesday night.

20 Lotto players win Second Division

Twenty lucky Lotto players will be enjoying a boost to their bank accounts after each winning $24,497 with Lotto Second Division in Saturday's special draw for cyclone relief.

The winning Second Division tickets were sold at the following stores:

Anyone who bought their ticket on MyLotto should check their ticket as soon as possible in-store, on MyLotto, or through the MyLotto App.

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

Powerball wins in 2023: