The Blackcaps are betting on their tried and tested approach for the second test against England at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Friday.
New Zealand lost by five wickets at Lord's in the series opener, in a game that swung many ways before its day-four finish.
But fast-bowler Trent Boult doesn't foresee an overhaul in gameplan, and is confident they can turn it around and force a decider for the third test at Leeds.
"The guys have been playing some good cricket over the last few years, the test format has been a format where we're relatively clear with that plan," he said.
"The guys won't take too much out of the occasion the other day and realise the things we have done well in the past have been good enough for any team.
"The boys are in good spirits and looking forward to a good encounter in a couple days' time."
Boult was a late inclusion in the first test after arriving late in England due to IPL commitments, but showed little sign of fatigue, grabbing four wickets for the match.
He admits there is an aspect of the unknown for him at Trent Bridge, having never played there before, but is looking forward to rectifying the wrongs of Lord's.
"I'm not too sure what's going to happen at Trent Bridge, I've never been here before but there've been some good experiences learned from the last week," he said.
"The three tests I have played at Lord's have been different every time but things did seem to happen there quickly.
"It's disappointing to go one-nil down in the series but it's a three-match series and we know where we went wrong and really looking forward to going out there and putting in a decent performance.
"I think we have to be better for longer and put pressure on a couple of their key batters and we'll see where that takes us but it's an exciting opportunity.
"Running in with the red ball is always a big motivation for me. It's nice to contribute in a few ways and hopefully I can contribute a little bit more throughout this tour.
"The desire to play with a Blackcap on my head is burning as strong as ever."
If the Blackcaps need extra motivation for Trent Bridge, they won't need to look further than New Zealand great Richard Hadlee's performances at the ground.
The fast-bowling great is an icon for Nottinghamshire, after he led the team to the County Championship in 1981 and was awarded the prestigious Wisden Cricketer of the Year.
Boult hopes the Blackcaps bowlers can channel their compatriot's success.
"Very well-respected across the entire globe. Of course he's had success all around the world but obviously had some great times here as well.
"Hopefully we can mirror that and the boys can put it in a nice corridor and see where that takes us," he said.
