Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals have announced that the Call It What It Is Tour dates for New Zealand have been rescheduled for later this year.

The band have released the following statement:

"To our great fans in Australia and New Zealand:

Unfortunately we need to postpone our upcoming tour so that we can put the finishing touches on our new album. We can't wait to see you in November/December.

Until then,
Much love, BHIC"

The rescheduled New Zealand tour dates are as follows:

VECTOR ARENA, AUCKLAND FRIDAY DECEMBER 2
(previously Friday February 26)

MISSION ESTATE WINERY, NAPIER SATURDAY DECEMBER 3
(previously Saturday February 27)

MICHAEL FOWLER CENTRE, WELLINGTON SUNDAY DECEMBER 4

(previously at TSB Bank Arena on Wednesday February 24)

Regrettably the Christchurch show at Horncastle Arena (originally scheduled for Monday February 29) will not be rescheduled. Tickets for the Auckland and Napier shows will be valid for the rescheduled date without the need to exchange.

Patrons who are unable to attend the rescheduled dates - and ticket holders for the Christchurch show - may obtain a refund from the point of purchase. The relevant ticketing agent will be in contact to provide details of how to obtain refunds if required.

Wellington ticket holders: Ticketek will be in contact directly with details of the exchange. Ticket holders may phone 0800 TICKET (842 538) or email online@ticketek.co.nz to arrange a refund.