2099 (2026). Lemauga Lydia Sosene to the Minister of Finance

Written Question

Published date: 20 Feb 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	2099 (2026)
Question asked:	03 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Portfolio:	Minister of Finance
Minister replying:	Hon Nicola Willis
Answer received:	16 Feb 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_02099_2026
Document guid:	d75b0cce-f91f-4b56-8ad6-bbd8f9341698

2099 (2026). Lemauga Lydia Sosene to the Minister of Finance: Is the Government considering partnering with a private operator for Lotto New Zealand?

Hon Nicola Willis: The Government is not considering the sale of Lotto. The Lottery Corporation - which holds licenses to operate lottery games in most Australian states and territories - requested a meeting with Ministers, which was held on September 15. Ministers have not communicated further with The Lottery Corporation.