Like watching the rugby in your friend’s living room, except with a constant supply of food and booze, Wilson’s Sports Bar is just tops. Grab a seat the bar or bag yourself a table to watch the ABs in action.

For pizza, pint and rugby, Rangiora Brewhouse is the place I’ll be watching the world cup this year. Expect Monteith’s on tap, a large screen TV and a friendly crowd to enjoy the games with.

There’s always a lot happening at Becks, not to mention they’ll be screening the big games during the World Cup this year! I love their beers on tap, the friendly service and delicious food. This is the place to watch the ABs.

This lively and fun bar is a great place to hang, ESPECIALLY during the Rugby World Cup of 2015. Sit back, kick your feet up and relax in front of the big screens. Grab a pint and a bowl of chips and you’ll be in heaven.

Chats is the epitome of a neighbourhood bar. They do things right here. Great company, excellent selection of drinks, a nice bar menu and a big screen to watch the rugby. What more can you want?

For all things eating, drinking and rugby watching, head to The Last Post in Oamaru. Nicola and Heather who own and run this place are perfectionists so expect only the best service and meals. Their TV screens are the best in town for watching the World Cup!

Wings and rugby, these two things go hand-in-hand, and luckily for us, Xtreme Sports Bar does these two things very very well. Their sauces are delicious and include BBQ and sweet chili.

I love this sports and garden bar at Golden Gate Lodge! This is the place to watch the World Cup rugby. Their beer is fantastic and so is the food and the hospitality is so superb that you’ll never want to leave!

If you’re spending time in St Clair over the World Cup then you must visit the Forbury Sports Bar. Their selection of beer is small but perfect and the large screens can’t be better or watching the ABs play their hearts out!

For fresh Asian cuisine and live rugby then Alivate is the place you must visit this World Cup. Their amazing dishes coupled with cocktails, craft beer and the boys in black make this place unbeatable.

Looking for some fine dining whilst watching the footie? Emberz is a great option because they have world class service and an amazing menu. Poke your head around the corner after dinner and watch the ABs take on the world!

Okay so even if you’re not an Irish rugby supporter, Waxy’s is still a great place to watch the World Cup rugby this year. Top tip: Reserve your table for the World Cup breakfast games so you don’t miss out!

Okay so even if you’re not an Irish rugby supporter, Waxy’s is still a great place to watch the World Cup rugby this year. Top tip: Reserve your table for the World Cup breakfast games so you don’t miss out!

This fantastic suburban tavern is a massive space which will be able to host you and all your friends during the World Cup rugby season! Live and loud on the big screens for the whole World Cup, there’s no better place to watch the rugby.

This sports bar is just tops, especially when it comes to watching the World Cup rugby. The TAB is on hand in case you want to place a bet on the All Blacks winning!

There’s not a lot this café and bar doesn’t do. They have fantastic burgers, delicious coffee and the rugby on the big screen! Head down early and make sure you grab a seat before every game … this place is popular so you don’t want to miss out!

The perfect place for a pint and to watch the game, the Denny has it all from a big screen to watch the rugby matches, wifi and an excellent selection of NZ wines and beers.

The good folk at Hard Antler know how to show you a good time. They even have a courtesy car to drive you home in after a long night / morning watching the world cup rugby.

There’s no better place to watch the World Cup rugby in Westport than at Serengeti Bar and Restaurant. The modern restaurant, popular smorgasbord and massive big-screen TV make this an excellent place to hang with the boys and girls and watch the men in black.

The place that I’ll be watching the big games during World Cup season is at Revingtons Hotel in Greymouth. The restaurant will keep you full, the bar will quench your thirst and the fireplace will keep you warm.

I love this restaurant / sports bar! Their wide screen TVs are perfect for watching the All Blacks win the World Cup for a second time in a row! Their classic Kiwi meals are always a hit too, washed down with a pint of locally brewed beer.

A fantastic nursery, Greymouth Nurseries is the largest independent garden centre retailer on the West Coast. I love their gardening products, plants and expertise at this neat wee place.

Looking for fruit trees, vegetables or just general every day garden plants? Southside Garden Centre is a favourite of mine for all things garden related.

If you live in Greymouth and are in need of something for the garden, well you should head to Mitre10 in Westport! They have all things for the garden including containers, plants and fertilisers.

A great place for gardening if you’re aren’t close to a garden centre. Mitre 10 Hokitika has everything you need for the garden, as well as outdoor furniture so you can marvel at your creations!

For all things gardening, Blue Mountain Nurseries is the best in Otago. Owned and operated by locals, there’s nothing these guys don’t sell when it comes to residential gardens. Their fruit trees and edible plants are some of the hardiest in town too

If you’re looking for NZ natives, then look no further! Rakaunui Nurseries specialises in native trees and shrubs. I love their tussocks, flaxes and grasses for adding pretty detail around my pond at home.

This Ellerslie Flower Show award winner is a gem. Blueskin has a gleaming reputation for trees, shrubs and flowers and are truly passionate about their craft! Go for the plants and stay for the fantastic Otago service.

What I love about Oregon Nurseries is that it’s not all about plants. But the guys and girls here can help you with everything from forestry to farm shelters.

Want to make your garden beautiful? Well, Shotover Garden Centre can help! Shrubs, Roses and vegetables, you name it they’ve got it!