How to watch the Eta Aquariids meteor shower in New Zealand this week | RNZ News:

Thursday will likely be the best day - but prepare for an early morning, peak viewing time is after the Moon has set, between 3am and 6am.

"All you need is a clear sky and an unobstructed view of the north-eastern sky looking toward the constellation Aquarius," Aoraki says.

You won't need a telescope, just look for Venus shining brightly.