Wellington, Apr 2 : Reunited folk duo Simon and Garfunkel are set to kick off their 2009 reunion tour from New Zealand.

According to Chugg Entertainment executive chairman Michael Chugg announced today, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel would, at first, perform at Auckland''s Vector Arena on June 13, reports the NZPA.

After which they will head to Australia for their reunion gigs.

The last time the pair visited New Zealand was in 1983 with their Summer Evening Tour. (ANI)