Normally, the winners of a large prize would contact Lotto NZ in the next few days, Winfield says.
"During the festive period it's not surprising, they are having a lovely holiday with family and friends."
Lotto NZ would make every effort to track the Twizel winner down after two weeks of no-show.
"We don't want to take that winning moment away from them, so we will wait," Winfield said.
Starting a year and a decade with a $17.1 win, knowingly or not, is a fantastic way to celebrate, she added.
"It's a life-changing amount of money and we are really excited for them."
The Mackenzie District town with a population of 1280 people is buzzing trying to figure out who the winner is, Winfield said.
Meanwhile, a Hamilton couple have found out they won $1m after carrying a winning ticket around for days after the Christmas draw.
"They were still in the state of shock when I spoke to them and they were completely surprised to find out during their supermarket run that they've become millionaires," Winfield said.
Powerball first division wins in 2019:
January 2, $22.3m, Inglewood Bookcentre, Taranaki.
January 26, $10.2m, Feilding Video Centre, Feilding.
February 9, $8m, MyLotto, Auckland.
February 16, $5.5m, MyLotto, Christchurch.
March 13, $11m, Unichem Stortford Lodge, Hastings.
April 17, $16.2m, MyLotto, Auckland.
April 24, $5.3m, MyLotto, Auckland.
May 1, $5.5m, Taipa Foodmarket, Taipa.
May 22, $9.2m, MyLotto, Auckland.
June 15, $10.2m, Whitcoulls The Base, Hamilton.
July 20, $16.5m, Woodys Winners, Wellsford.
August 17, $12.2m, MyLotto, Auckland.
October 16, $19.1m, MyLotto, Auckland.
November 23, $18.2m, Gulf Harbour Four Square, Whangaparaoa.
December 28, $17.1m, The Market Store, Twizel.