Past Competition Winners
Congratulations to the happy winners of all the SmileCity competitions, games and promotions we've run in the past. Below you'll find just a tiny sample of the thousands of SmileCity members who have won cash, prizes and reward points!
2012 Holden Barina Car Auction Winner
Tony D. Christchurch
"Thank you SmileCity, I can't believe I won the Holden Barina points auction. I have been a member of SmileCity for a quite while now and boy did this make me and my family smile. Earning points is easy and fun, you can earn points in a lot of different ways even bank the points and earn interest. This is by far the best rewards site."
Tony was the winner of the Holden Barina Fair Go auction. Tony bid just $186.54 worth of reward points for a brand new car worth over $22,000!
$500 Cash Winner
October 2011
Jennifer M. Te Puna
"I am absolutely thrilled to have won $500. With Christmas only three months away it will be very much appreciated when it comes to buying presents for the grandchildren... A very big thank you."
Jennifer M. Te Puna
$500 Cash Winner
October 2011
Alexandra M. Kapiti Coast
"Wow, imagine my surprise on getting an email stating I had won $500, unbelievable! Thank you SmileCity! I always enter SmileCity twice a day, love the surveys and get frustrated when away and can't get to my computer. I am delighted with this win which has come at a very appropriate time and will enjoy the thrill of using it for a special time for my husband and myself. Once again thank you, you are fantastic."
Alexandra M. Kapiti Coast
$10,000 Cash Winner
August 2010
Marcia L. Auckland
"So what can I say, except that I am totally overwelmed. To win that amount of money is not just something that happens often. I am so lucky! Each time I submitted an entry I have never even thought about winning. I love SmileCity and login to it most days. Now I love it even more. Thank you."
Marcia L. Auckland
Top 30 Competition Winners
SmileCity gives away prizes to the members who earn the most points through SmileCity Reward Partners over a 3 month period. Here are some past Top 30 winners.
Free Movie Frenzy Competition Winners
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull - 22nd May 2008
"Having read about your Free Movie Frenzies, I never imagined that I'd ever be lucky enough to get an invite. It was great not having to queue up for tickets, and just head straight into the theatre. Thanks SmileCity - yet another bonus for being a member."
N. Willson, Wellington
"My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed the Wellington Free Movie Frenzy. First of all I admired the design of the ticket. It set the mood of what we were about to see. The feeling of the audience was happy, happy, happy. It was a very enjoyable experience. We would go again! Thanks!"
D. Du Toit, Wellington
"Thank you for a hassle-free, and cost-free night out. The movie, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, was great, and we enjoyed the opportunity to be a few of the first to see it in NZ. Would definitely love the opportunity again. Thanks."
R. Jones, Wellington
SmileCity Survey Cash $500 Winner
Allan F, Auckland
"I won $500 from Smilecity..."
"All I had to do was fill out online surveys and be rewarded. I have always enjoyed doing online surveys and getting an extra $500 was fantastic. The family went to Rotorua, and was able to spend more time in the touristy places with the help of the $500. I am still enjoying SC, I get surveys at least once a week, and I spend far too much time in the forums, which are a lot of fun. Thanks Smilecity"
Allan won $500 for his participation in SmileCity online surveys during our SmileCity Survey Cash Competition!
$500 Cash Winner
October 2011
Jane B. Auckland
"Wow, what a great surprise. Receiving your email made my week! My entire family is from Christchurch so this will certainly allow us to get home again soon to see them. Anyone with a connection to Christchurch will understand the desire to see family as often as possible and I am especially looking forward to seeing my 91 year old grandmother. Thanks SmileCity."
Jane B. Auckland
$500 Cash Winner
October 2011
Noeleen S. North Canterbury
"...I have been a part of SmileCity for many years now and have enjoyed the competitions and specials over the years... This is just lovely as it is my granddaughter’s wedding soon and I have been wondering if I could afford to go. Now there is no doubt, I will be there. Thank you SmileCity..."
Noeleen S. North Canterbury
$500 Cash Winner
October 2011
Amanda M. Wellington
"I'm pretty sure I was yelling 'Oh my Gosh' for about 10 minutes. Thank you so much SmileCity! This could not have come at a better time for us! My fiancé and I are currently job hunting due to recently graduating... We also have a two year old girl to support and are about to move up to New Plymouth in the next month. Thank you so much SmileCity this money couldn't have come at a better time! Yay!"
Amanda M. Wellington
$10,000 Cash Winner
August 2009
Nicola S. Nelson
"Just logged on today and found that I had won the competition, I cannot believe it, and still cannot believe it several hours later... I have never won anything, it is so exciting. So a big thank you to Smilecity for making my day."
Nicola S. Nelson
Hyundai Getz Car Auction Winner
John M. Waikane Beach
"I suppose the big question that people would like to ask me is how did I do it? The only advice that I can really give you is to take advantage of all of the special offers and services offered by SmileCity and secondly to participate in the Forum. You might just get some helpful advice or tips to help you earn more points.
If you had told me on the day that I joined, that SmileCity was going to give me a car in the future; I would never have believed you. The car is a beautiful Blue Onyx Hyundai Getz 1.6L Auto, and it is the first brand new car that I have ever owned. This is the fourth prize that I have received from SmileCity this year (the other prizes were a 1GB MP3 Player, a tea-light holder and a $40 cheque).
So I must say a big thank you to SmileCity, you guys truly are New Zealand’s Number One Online Rewards Programme in my eyes!"
John was the highest bidder on the Hyundai Getz auction. John's high bid was 82,006 points (approximately $820) for a brand new car!
Daihatsu Sirion Car Auction Winner
Greg D, Manukau
"What an amazing feeling to win a major prize like this!"
"It actually took a couple of days to sink in that I had succeeded. The stress of the auction was replaced with a wonderful sort of 'floaty euphoria' and I was on top of the world when I received a telephone call from SmileCity confirming the win.
The car is fabulous. It's a very smart black 1.3 litre Daihatsu Sirion and goes like a dream. It's now about 5 years since I've owned a new car. Although being a big family and we do have two cars already, there is good chance that my wife's parents may join us in NZ later this year and this will make an ideal shopping car for them.
My random decision to join SmileCity 3 years ago has now netted me prizes approaching $20,000, ranging from the smallest (Christmas mug), to $30 cash out cheques, salt and pepper set, candle holders, an MP3 player (worth about $150), a combined CD and MP3 player (worth about $250) and most recently a brand new Daihatsu Sirion.
So, looking back, all I can say to SmileCity is 'thanks for a great 3 years!'"
Greg was the winner of the Daihatsu Sirion auction. Greg's high bid was 45,691 points (approximately $450) for a brand new car worth over $18,000!