German newspaper places New Zealand wrongly on world map

The German newspaper failed to pinpoint New Zealand. Photo / Reddit

An unnamed German newspaper covering the Whakaari/White Island eruption incorrectly pinpointed where New Zealand is on the map.

This is not the first time New Zealand has been misplaced or forgotten. Photo / Reddit

The photo of the map was shared on the New Zealand Reddit Forum which sparked much disappointment.

On the world map provided in the newspaper, New Zealand is seen in its correct location but the pinpoint locates elsewhere.

The map suggests Gisborne and Hamilton are among the main cities whereas Auckland is left out.

One Reddit uses commended the newspaper saying: "They also agree with the rest of NZ, Auckland doesn't exist."

Another replied: "Hamilton getting the worldwide recognition it deserves!"

Other users were grateful that New Zealand was even included in the newspaper referencing other world maps that have failed to do so.

The United Nation's logo and a water feature at Universal Studios theme park are two good examples of maps that have left out Aotearoa.

The globe monument at the entrance of Universal Studios theme park, LA, also does not feature New Zealand. Photo / 123RF

The United Nations logo fails to include New Zealand as well. Photo / Getty Images