The winner of Wednesday night's huge Powerball win has claimed their $28.6 million.
A Lotto spokesperson said the winner took home the main $28 million jackpot, as well as three shares of Lotto first division worth $200,000 each.
The winning tickets were sold at Four Square Netherby in Ashburton, who celebrated the big win with cake this week.
On Friday morning, the Four Square posted on social media that they were "delighted" for the winner.
"This is proof that big dreams really can come true when you shop local. We’re proud to be part of such a fantastic community and are delighted for our lucky winner."
The store's owner-operator, Kim Woods, told 1News yesterday it was "quite massive for the community".
"It's a good feeling because we're a small store and you generally know the people coming through the door and by name.
"They almost become like your friends because, you know, if they go missing or don't come in, you wonder where they are."
Five tickets won $200,000 in Lotto first division, while a Strike player from Timaru also took home $200,000 with Strike four.
The other tickets were sold at New World Browns Bay in Auckland Glen Innes Dairy and Lotto Outlet in Auckland.
Meanwhile, 21 players won $17,369 with Lotto second division. One also won Powerball second division, taking their haul to $43,448.
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