Ikea says sorry for leaving NZ off map Stuff.co.nz

Retail massive Ikea, which has announced it's going to set up in New Zealand, has apologised for leaving the us of a off of a map sold in its stores.

After being caught out by way of a Reddit poster within the US, Ikea issued an apology to the BBC.

The original publish was titled "Ikea's map game isn't on factor," and become published in a discussion board on the topic of New Zealand being frequently left off world maps.

The Björksta map is broadly available, and sold in Australia for A$59.

The timing is possibly ironic for many Kiwis, as Ikea these days introduced it is going to be beginning stores in New Zealand in the near destiny, an assertion that has been long expected with the aid of enthusiasts of the Swedish homestore.

A commenter at the Reddit put up puzzled: "Wonder if they may be going to promote these maps inside the new Auckland save."

This is not likely, however, seeing that they're phasing out the product and the flagship New Zealand save in Auckland is reportedly going to make an effort to build. In the intervening time, Ikea plans to open a pop-up shop in crucial Auckland.

The assertion provided to the BBC apologised for the omission, but does no longer directly apologise to New Zealand, or maybe point out the usa. In truth its uncertain who Ikea is apologising to.

The statement said: "Ikea is responsible for securing accurate and compliant motifs on all our merchandise. We can see that the method has failed concerning the product BJÖRKSTA world map - we regret this error and apologise. We will take the important actions and the product is now being phased out from our shops."