New Zealand woman's fresh start nets $1.54 million
A 50-year-old from New Zealand bought a ticket on a whim and won $1.54 million after moving to Perth last year.
A 50-year-old woman from New Zealand has won $1.54 million in the Lotto after moving to Perth last year. When her friend ran late, she decided to pop into Highgate Lotto News and Gifts and buy a Saturday Lotto ticket to kill time.
The woman has fallen in love with Perth since arriving, landing a good job, finding a home, and making friends. The woman plans to keep working but will use the prize for travel, including a Mediterranean cruise and trips back to New Zealand for family events.
"How could I not settle here when everything has gone so well from day one?" she said.
- 1.54 million dollars
- Prize amount
- 50 years old
- Winner's age
- Since last year
- Time in Perth
- Highgate Lotto News and Gifts
- Shop location
Why it mattersA large lottery win gives a newcomer financial freedom to travel and build lasting connections between two countries.
AustraliaA person now settled in Perth has won a life-changing sum that will let her travel between Australia and New Zealand and establish permanent roots in Western Australia.
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