Captain's Club Premium Lottery 128
Closes 2 October. Drawn 7 October.
Only 15,000 tickets!
Tickets cost:
1 ticket: $65
2 tickets: $55 each
3 tickets or more: $50 each
$260,000 in prizes must be won!
Which prize would you choose?
Audi Q8 60 TFSI E
The striking Audi Q8 60 TFSI e combines the strengths of an electric drive with a V6 engine. This impressive SUV coupé can be driven purely on battery, or fuel, or an intelligent combination of both. Your prize comes with some of the best features money can buy, the Vorsprung options package, alloy wheels, premium paint option, Bang and Olufsen advanced sound system, 3-year Audi service plan, 5-year new car warranty, all on-road costs.
Total prize package valued at $250,000.
Or Southern Boats XP 746
The Southern Boats XP 746 is the 7.75 metre hardtop alloy boat that easily accommodates six of New Zealand’s best fishermen (this means you) - doing what you do best, enjoying our fabulous coastline. This prize comes complete with Yamaha F225XCB outboard, Garmin electronics, tandem axle braked trailer, safety pack and Coastguard membership and Day Skipper Course - all you need is your lucky rod and some bait!
Total prize package valued at $250,000.
Or travel your way, in style
Go anywhere, see anything - the world is your quarter million dollar oyster! Would you take your time visiting some of the most famous Unesco World Heritage Sites? Angkor Wat in Cambodia, the Acropolis, the Taj Mahal, Stonehenge, Petra in Jordan… Or would you concentrate on just one country and really explore it well and at your own pace? Japan during the Blossom festival, that long dreamt of trip to Norway to experience the Northern Lights... It’s completely up to you, and up to $25,000 can be taken as cash, to cover those incidental costs that come along. Travel must be taken by November 2027 and to be arranged through Coastguards nominated Travel Agent.
Total prize package valued at $250,000.
Or would you prefer the cash?*
*If for personal or health reasons you are unable to travel, a cash alternative of $225,000 is available in lieu of the travel prize option. Sometimes it’s just too hard to decide which prize to choose, but cash - that’s easy… You can put it away for a rainy day, hide it under your mattress (not recommended), quit your job, live on a deserted island, donate to a worthy cause or help your family achieve their dreams. THE CHOICE IS YOURS… ENJOY THE FREEDOM THAT CASH BRINGS! Just give us the word and we will put it straight into your bank account.
Total prize valued at $225,000.
Plus, the Autobuyers Prize
$10,000 in CASH
Sign up to be a Captain’s Club Autobuyer and go into the special draw for this amazing Cash Prize!
Key information for Coastguard Lottery 128
Lottery closes 2 October 2026.
Lottery drawn 7 October 2026.
Results published 11 October 2026.
Become a Coastguard Lottery Autobuyer
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It’s like subscribing to tickets so you don’t need to remember to buy them each time – and you don’t miss out on the chance to win big.
It also lowers our costs so that more of your ticket purchase goes towards saving lives on the water.
And to thank you for being a regular supporter, you'll be entered into the exclusive Autobuyer Prize Draw each lottery!
Autobuyers must use a credit card to sign up and agree to have it debited automatically at the beginning of each Captain's Club lottery, for the amount of tickets specified, until further notice.
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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?
We will contact you! We try to call our prize winners to give them the good news. We will also send an email or letter confirming your win. Sometimes we don't have phone numbers or email addresses for our winners, so please make sure you fill in all the details on the order form.
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) 2026 Captain’s Club Premium Lottery 128
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 LT090001034. Lottery closes 02/10/2026. Drawn by lot at the Auckland Marine Rescue Centre, 3 Solent Street, Auckland, at 10:30am on 07/10/2026. Results published 11/10/2026 in the Sunday Star Times and on www.coastguard.nz. Tickets limited to 15,000. Numbered 10,001–25,000. Prizewinners notified in writing and prize 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. Travel prize to be taken by 02/10/2027. 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 11/10/2026 and monies refunded. Organised by P. Harkness, PO Box 4498, Shortland Street, Auckland 1140. Phone 09 303-4303.
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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.
Email [email protected]. Credit/debit card & customer service hotline 0800 568 879 (7 days a week, 24 hours a day). Coastguard Lottery, PO Box 4498, Shortland Street, Auckland 1140.