Sir Rod Stewart is to return to New Zealand for a two-date tour of Dunedin and Hawke's Bay in 2023 that will see him reunite with '80s icon Cyndi Lauper.
The duo, who have toured the US together, will play the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Wednesday, April 5 before playing the Mission Estate Winery in Hawke’s Bay on Saturday, April 8.
In a statement, Stewart said it had been "far too long" since he had taken the stage in Aotearoa.
"I'm so excited to return to your heart-stoppingly beautiful country.
"It's been far too long since I performed there and I'm eager to celebrate being back with my Kiwi fans on my last major rock tour of New Zealand. And, with Cyndi Lauper on board, it's going to be quite a bash!"
Stewart had promised to play a two-hour set which would take in all the hits from his career, while Lauper is expected to play for an hour.
General public tickets go on sale at 11am on Friday, November 25.
The shows are at the same venues and exactly one year after Sir Rod had been planning to play New Zealand.
He had been due to play in Dunedin and Hawke's Bay in April this year but in January 2022, he announced that due to COVID-19 border restrictions he had been forced to cancel.
"My dear friends, once again I feel we've all been cheated by this evil disease, so it is with great regret that I announce my shows for 2022 have had to be cancelled.
"My thoughts are with all your families at this difficult time as we come out of the joyous and hopefully safe holiday season and I look forward to returning to New Zealand as soon as the health situation permits.
"I'm absolutely gutted with disappointment and when I do eventually get there we'll have the party to end all parties. Guaranteed!"
