Lotto players in Lower Hutt and Christchurch will have an extra reason to celebrate this long weekend after each winning $500,000 with Lotto First Division.

The winning tickets were sold at Naenae Four Square in Lower Hutt and Lotto and Wild Thingz in Christchurch.

Powerball was not struck this evening and has rolled over to Wednesday's draw, where the jackpot will be $7 million.

Strike Four was not struck tonight and has rolled over to Wednesday's draw where it will be worth $200,000.

Anyone who bought their ticket from any of the above stores should write their name on the back of the ticket and check it immediately at any Lotto outlet, online at MyLotto.co.nz or through the Lotto NZ ticket-checker app.