Mr Percy said it was the first time they had sold a first division winning ticket, but have previously had three second division winners - for a significantly less amount.
"The last one was late last year at just over $13,000, but we've also had a $20,000 and a $27,000 win before," he said.
"We don't sell a huge amount of tickets, being a small community, so it is quite cool to get a bigger one."
The winner had not been back to the store to claim their prize, and it was not known whether they had gone elsewhere, duty managerPhilip Percy said.
"It is quite exciting to sell a winning ticket. We're constantly getting asked about whether we have sold a winning ticket and we have always only been able to say second division prizes but now we can finally say first so that is a plus."
He hoped it would help the winner to achieve some of their dreams.
Powerball was not struck on Saturday evening and has rolled over to Wednesday night, when the jackpot will be $8 million.
Strike Four also rolled over on Saturday and will be $200,000 on Wednesday night.
Saturday marked the start of Hearing Awareness Week, and those playing Lotto helpto support the work of organisations like the National Foundation for the Deaf, who provide practical advice to New Zealanders with a hearing disorder.
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 App.
