Auckland lotto officials syndicate splits $23 million in 24 ways

The $23.3 million Powerball win in Auckland’s Orewa is not going to one lucky winner, but 24.

It’s been revealed the big win was pocketed by a syndicate, who wish to remain anonymous.

The 24 members, who live from the bottom of the North Shore all the way up to the Northland border, only bought tickets five times this year before they hit a big win.

“We’re a range of ages, so this win is going to help people buy first homes, right the way to helping people retire that little bit earlier,” the syndicate organiser said.

“So many people are going to benefit from it and we’re just so grateful that we’ve won.”

The syndicate organiser was overwhelmed when they saw the group had won.