While the score line will please fans, the Kiwis coaching staff will be wanting a better performance from their side heading into their second match against Scotland next week.
The Kiwis were the first to open the scoring down the right flank when winger Jordan Rapana broke his way through the line on the halfway mark.
He linked up with Shaun Johnson on the inside before Johnson repaid the favour, giving Rapana an open run to the try line.
