Coastguard Heritage Series Lottery 127
Only 10,000 tickets. Lottery drawn 19 August.
$250,000 prize*
* Cash prize option is $225,000.
Tickets cost:
One ticket: $100 | Two tickets: $90 each | Three tickets: $80 each | Four+ tickets: $75 each
Prize Option 1:
Antarctica Cruising
Venture into the heart of the Antarctica. For a very short season, one of the remotest parts of the world is open for viewing. Opportunities for non-scientific travellers to visit this region are limited to only a handful each season, this cruise is aboard the icestrengthened Heritage Adventurer. Travelling from Queenstown your itinerary sees you visiting remote islands, zodiac trips take you unbelievably close to the natural wildlife that calls the Ross Sea home. Penguin colonies, albatross and petrels are all on display. This 28-day cruise is truly the trip of a lifetime with too many amazing features to list. Full voyage details can be viewed at www.heritage-expeditions.com. Trip is for two people, is subject to availability and to be organised through Coastguard’s nominated travel agent (up to $25,000 can be taken as cash).
Prize valued at $250,000.
Prize Option 2:
VW Grand California
Don’t leave town until you’ve seen the country! VW Campervans let you enjoy all that our great country has to offer. The VW Grand California is your truly easy-drive, take anywhere, tour at your own pace get-away ideal. We’ve added in a couple of e-bikes, plus a few creature comforts and some cash to add your own personal touches. It could be solar panels and fishing drone kits, or taken as fuel vouchers - the choice is yours. Prize includes: VW Grand California, two Talon E+ Electric MTB 430 e-bikes, a Thule Velospace 938 bike rack, all on-road costs and a $25,000 allowance for your own preferences (the $25,000 can be taken as cash).
Prize valued at $250,000.
Prize Option 3:
Haines Hunter SP725
It wouldn’t be a Coastguard lottery without a boat - and this one is a real beauty! This 7.5 metre hardtop boat comes with the F250XCB 4-stroke Yamaha outboard, the trailer fitted with electric brakes, safety pack and on-road costs. This can be your big-game fishing vessel or your fun, skiing boat. The spacious hardtop with open plan layout will make you the envy of all your mates!
Prize valued at $250,000.
Prize Option 4:
Gold Bullion
Have you ever fancied yourself as a gold trader? Or thought about futureproofing a portion of your wealth in gold? Investing in gold bullion offers a tangible, long-term hedge against inflation, currency devaluation, and geopolitical instability, acting as a “safe-haven” asset. (And it looks pretty too). This prize will provide you with an account at Perth Mint and bullion to the value of $250,000 NZD (Perth Mint T&Cs will apply). Perth Mint is a trusted, ethical, secure and Australian government guaranteed provider.
Prize valued at $250,000.
Prize Option 5:
Private Yacht Charter
Live the life of a rock-star! At least for a little while… 37South has been hosting the rich and famous, and now it could be your turn. With this budget you get to plan your own Private Charter. Take all your family and friends, or keep it intimate. Stay in the Pacific or travel further afield - it’s up to you. 37South have a large fleet of private yachts at their disposal for you to choose from, it couldn’t be easier. Plan your timeframe, number of guests, location in the world and 37South will provide you a pick list of amazing yachts to choose from. They will get you to the nearest airport for transfer to the yacht, the yacht is provisioned for you - you just need your passport! (Up to $25,000 can be taken as cash.)
Prize valued at $250,000.
Prize Option 6:
Take the cash
If we haven’t managed to excite you yet with these amazing options, you can always take the cold hard cash. The flexibility that this amount of cash would provide would be exceptional; gift it, invest it, have it as a safety buffer, get onto the property market, or put it towards that family bach you’ve always wanted. Travel or a new car (or both), the hardest part may be choosing.
Prize valued at $225,000.
Key information for Coastguard Lottery 127
Lottery closes 14 August 2026.
Lottery drawn 19 August 2026.
Results published 23 August 2026.
How does my ticket purchase help Coastguard?
By supporting our lotteries you are helping to save lives at sea. Funds raised from our lotteries are used to enhance the operational standards of volunteer Coastguard search and rescue units by providing search and rescue equipment, training and support. There are many people walking around today who wouldn't be here if it wasn't for our courageous volunteers. None of this would be possible without supporters like you.
How do I buy a ticket?
You can buy on this website, by calling 0800 568 879 or by posting your order form. You can use a credit or debit card or internet banking to pay for your tickets.
Can my tickets be emailed to me?
Yes! Tick the box on the online order form, or let our customer care team know over the phone. Just make sure your email address is correct. It's easy and convenient, it saves paper, and it saves Coastguard money, so it's a win-win! Sometimes, the email might go into your spam or junk folder. To ensure future e-tickets reach your inbox, please add [email protected] to your address book, mark us as a safe sender, or if your e-tickets are in your spam or junk folder, you can mark the email as 'not spam/junk.'
Do I have to be a New Zealand citizen / resident?
No, you can buy tickets and win prizes regardless of your visa status. However be aware that if you do win a prize, our licences stipulate that we have to deliver prizes within New Zealand, so please be prepared to make suitable arrangements if you do win a prize but don't live here.
How are the winning tickets drawn?
On the day of the draw the team gathers together at the published time and, supervised by a Police officer or other person of standing, we draw out the winning numbers from our lottery ‘draw machine.’ It’s got numbered balls in it that are thoroughly mixed and drawn at random. Our prize draws are open to the public, we are very happy to have guests, and the date and location is published in our terms and conditions and on the lottery tickets.
What happens if I win a prize?
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Where can I find the results?
Results are published at www.coastguard.nz/winners and emailed to ticket holders. We aim to publish results within 2 working days of the draw. This gives us time to contact winners, verify all prizewinning ticket purchases and follow our strict procedures. If you join our lottery mailing list we'll email you the lottery draw results, so you can check your numbers.
Royal New Zealand Coastguard (Inc) Heritage Series Lottery 127
One ticket costs $100 • Two tickets cost $90 each • Three tickets cost $80 each • Four or more tickets cost $75 each
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 issued under Section 37 of the Gambling Act 2003 by the Department of Internal Affairs, PO Box 10-095 Wellington, Phone 0800 257 887. Licence Number LT090000983. Lottery closes 14/08/2026. Drawn by lot at the Auckland Marine Rescue Centre, 3 Solent Street, Auckland, at 10:30am on 19/08/2026. Results published 23/08/2026 in the Sunday Star Times and on www.coastguard.nz. Tickets limited to 10,000. Numbered 10,001–20,000. Prizewinners notified in writing and prizes delivered within New Zealand. Any additional meals, alcoholic beverages, travel insurance and all other ancillary costs are the responsibility of the travel prize winner. All travel to be booked through Coastguard’s nominated travel agent. All travel prizes to be taken by 19/08/2027. Cash prizes will be paid into the winners NZ bank account once proof of ID and bank account details has been received and authenticated. If for any reason this lottery is cancelled, notification will appear on www.coastguard.nz on 23/08/2026 and monies refunded. Organised by P. Harkness, PO Box 4498,
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