How popular is pool/billiars in New Zealand?

Question

I am going to NZ in September and I was wondering if I should bring my pool cue. Is pool popular there? Do they play 9-ball, 8-ball or snooker? Are there pool halls in major cities? Thanks for your help!

Answer 1

I would recommend taking your cue. Found these places on the net:

Shooters Snooker & Pool  

09-263 8028

36C Cavendish Dve Manukau City Auckland

Shooters Snooker & Pool  

09-827 3888

3001 Great North Rd New Lynn Auckland

Ballroom Billiards Saloon  

04-801 7994

68 Courtenay Pl Wellington

Ballroom Billiard Saloon  

09-630 8052

250 Dominion Rd Mt Eden Hamilton

Snooker World  

09-624 3568

713 Mount Albert Rd Royal Oak Auckland

Auckland

Waikato Snooker & 8 Ball Club  

07-839 5922

62 Rostrevor St Hamilton

Waikato Mail Centre

Ponsonby Pool Hall  

09-360 2356

106 Ponsonby Rd Ponsonby Auckland

Auckland

Star Billiards  

09-534 4080

7/491 Pakuranga Rd Howick Auckland

Ballroom Billiard Saloon  

09-438 2874

43 Bank St Whangarei

Cue Room Bar & Pool Saloon  

04-801 6076

Shop 1 120 Courtney Pl Wellington

Ice Bar & Pool Club  

06-357 5858

217 Cuba St Palmerston North

The Lonely Goatherd  

04-527 7870

3 King St Upper  

Clover Sports Bar  

07-834 1971

31 Alexandra St  

Dunedin Cue Club & Cyber Cafe  

03-477 3064

65 St Andrew St Dunedin

Hope this helps, best of luck

Savvy