New Plymouth takes its name from the southwest English port city.
Some took offence to the tweet, biting back at Carr’s gag.
“Woah woah woah Jimmy I’m a big fan of you but don’t go dissing my city,” one demanded.
A second added: “Rude!”
However, a number of Kiwis responded to the gag in good humour, with some joining in on the joke.
“They really stitched you up sending you to New Plymouth first,” one person said.
“You’re going to have plenty of easy targets to pick on in NZ,” another joked.
A third said: “Omg, wait till you get to Hamilton.”
“At least it’s not Palmerston North.”
It’s not the first time a British comedian has poked fun at New Zealand.
In 2005 John Cheese described Palmerston North as “grotty”, saying in a podcast: “If you wish to kill yourself but lack the courage to, I think a visit to Palmerston North will do the trick”.
Carr’s tour starts today in New Plymouth at the TSB Theatre.
Jimmy Carr’s Terribly Funny Tour Schedule
New Plymouth - TSB Theatre, Wednesday, January 11
Whanganui - Royal Whanganui Opera House, Thursday, January 12
Palmerston North - Regent on Broadway, Friday, January 13
Wellington - Michael Fowler Centre, Saturday, January 14
Nelson - Trafalgar Centre, Monday, January 16
Christchurch - Christchurch Arena, Tuesday, January 17
Dunedin - Town Hall, Wednesday, January 18
Invercargill - Civic Theatre, Thursday, January 19
Auckland - Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Saturday, January 21
Hawkes Bay - Toitoi Events Centre, Wednesday, January 25
Tauranga - Trustpower Arena Baypark, Thursday, January 26
Hamilton - Globox Arena Claudelands, Friday, January 27
Hawke’s Bay – Toitoi Events Centre, Tuesday, January 31
