The annual power rankings of New Zealand sports grounds

Logan Swinkels, digital lead: "Five days of Test cricket here (when you get it) can be absolute bliss. Taking a stroll from the CBD through Hagley Park en route to the Hadlee Pavilion is a great way to start your morning.

Stephen Foote, digital producer: "A picturesque postage stamp perfectly suited to Test cricket. Not a bad seat in the house.

Henry Lee, Millsy & Guy producer: "You can't beat a full house at Eden Park for an All Blacks Test."

Jacob Scott, Afternoons producer: "It has history on its side. But might not be the 'National Stadium' for too much longer."

Riccardo Ball, Mornings co-host: "Magical place for All Black Tests against the Wallabies, Poms and Scots, but for the Blues since the early 2000s, it's too big to do the job you want it too."

Mark Stafford, Afternoons host: "Not only the atmosphere created, but the people, The Zoo, and it's typically an open and flowing game. They just need to sort their burgers."

Sam Ackerman, Scotty & Izzy producer: "Such a great place to watch footy, under a roof – now there’s an idea!"

Logan Swinkels, digital lead: "Call it hometown bias but I love what they’ve done with Bay Oval. It’s an awesome spot to watch the Blackcaps or White Ferns, plus there’s plenty of space for the kids to have their own cricket games happening.

Sam Ackerman, Scotty & Izzy producer: "Nothing beats it when the sun is shining and the Blackcaps are scoring."

Riccardo Ball, Mornings co-host: "If I'm picking one ground that for me has everything you need to be on top of the action, relatively easy access and an amazing atmosphere, it's Go Media Stadium Mt Smart.

Jacob Scott, Afternoons producer: "Go Media Stadium has been the battle ground for so many classic sporting moments in the past half-decade."

Sam Ackerman, Scotty & Izzy producer: "Nowhere gets better fan engagement."

Logan Swinkels, digital lead: "Whether it’s the NZ Warriors or Auckland FC, the fun and atmosphere is there because fans of all ages are well catered to in terms of food and entertainment outside of what’s happening on the pitch. Our commentary team might have some of the best seats in the ground, but there really is no bad seat.

Basin Reserve, Wellington: "You had me at Pohutukawa" - Sam Ackerman.

Seddon Park, Hamilton: "Great viewing 360 degrees, every seat has a great view. Always, always a great playing surface. The city right on your doorstep for your aftermatch celebrations" - Mark Stafford.

Queenstown Ice Arena, Queenstown: "You forget you’re in New Zealand when you’re here. I feel like I’ve been transported back to a cozy hockey arena in Ontario, Canada - here the staff are warm and friendly as are all the locals. The mulled wine is good too!