For New Zealand the victory followed an 11-0 defeat of Samoa on Match Day 1, and inches them closer to securing qualification to the semi-finals.
Coach Gareth Turnbull made some changes to his side before the match and was pleased with how they handled the stubborn New Caledonia defensive formation.
“At the start of the game New Caledonia pressed really well which is a credit to them,” Turnbull says.
“We thought we passed well but found it difficult to work in the tight spaces.