Two weeks out from its A-League opening game against Perth Glory, the Phoenix produced a lively display in front of goal after a low-scoring three-game tour of Australia last week.

In wet Wellington conditions, it took 29 minutes for the first goal, to Dutch midfielder Roly Bonevacia.

That sparked the host into life, with striker Jeremy Brockie and midfielder Alex Gorrin both latching on to chances created by Michael McGlinchey.

Coach Ernie Merrick made sweeping changes for the second half as both Kenny Cunningham and Roy Krishna struck and an own goal added to Canterbury's woes.

Canterbury's two late goals went to Tom Shwarz and Ashley Wellbourn.