Lorde announces Kiwi support acts for New Zealand shows

Lorde has announced the seven Kiwi artists who will be opening for her New Zealand shows this November. Photo / Getty

Lorde has announced the supporting acts for her upcoming New Zealand shows, with each concert showcasing a different Kiwi artist.

Kicking off the tour at the Dunedin Town Hall on November 7 will be alt-rock trio Mermaidens, who released their newest album Perfect Body in August.

Indie-pop stars target="_blank">Yumi Zouma, who have just released their new album Willowbank, will open on Lorde's first Christchurch show on November 8 at the Isaac Theatre Royal. Folk band French For Rabbits are the supporting act for the November 9 show.

Yumi Zouma will open for Lorde in their hometown of Christchurch. Photo / supplied

Wellington rap prodigy TAPZ will open the Wellington show at the Michael Fowler Centre on November 11. His new EP Beautiful Nightmare is expected on November 24.

Wellington hip-hop prodigy TAPZ will open for Lorde at the Michael Fowler Centre. Photo / supplied

Opening the first Auckland show at the Powerstation on November 12 will be alt-pop band Drax Project. Hip-hop legend David Dallas will open on November 14, while rising alt-pop star Matthew Young will support on November 15.

David Dallas will open for Lorde at the Powerstation on November 14. Photo / supplied

All seven shows are currently sold out.