The internet is amused at a map published in overseas media positioning New Zealand's North Island east of Papua New Guinea, creating a very large Cook Strait.
The map, published in The Telegraph, has reportedly been fixed, but not before it went viral on Twitter after being shared by a user who noted that the strait between the North and South Island had "got bigger".
While the South Island is located in its proper place, the North Island is far further north, near the equator and east of Papua New Guinea. The Cook Strait is nearly the length of Australia.
"At least we are on this map. Often forgotten about down here," wrote one user.
"No wonder the ferry is $$$," someone joked.
"No wonder it is hard to get through to Wellington sometimes."
Others noted that the newly positioned North Island would likely get nicer weather close to the equator.
"Sweet. I can have a holiday in the warm without bursting the travel bubble."
"Damn I thought it felt warmer this morning."
"Be nice and warm in Wellington now though."
New Zealand is frequently either left off maps or put in an odd position.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and comedian Rhys Darby in 2018 took part in a video questioning why New Zealand was being left off world maps.
