Australians demand to be annexed by New Zealand and renamed Big Island during coronavirus

Hilarious map goes viral as Australians demand to be annexed by New Zealand and renamed Big Island over handling of coronavirus crisis

  • A hilarious map labelled New New Zealand has gone viral on social media 
  • Australians have called on NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to run Australia 
  • Map identified North and South islands in New Zealand and Australia Big Island
  • It comes as Australians are frustrated with the handling of coronavirus crisis 
  • Coronavirus symptoms: what are they and should you see a doctor?

A map with a new country named New New Zealand has gone viral as Australians joke about being annexed by their neighbour during the coronavirus crisis.

The map shows the North Island and South Island in New Zealand, and Australia renamed as Big Island. 

‘Due to appalling lack of leadership here, and superb leadership over there, let’s surrender Australia to New Zealand immediately,’ Australian Scott Battersby titled the map.

‘Have them annex us and take control of our government. North Island, South Island, Big Island #newnewzealand. Share away everyone… let’s get this done.’ 

A hilarious map (pictured) labelled New New Zealand has gone viral on social media as Australians call for better leadership during the coronavirus outbreak

Trucks, buses and essential workers are seen driving in Auckland after New Zealand went into lockdown

Trucks, buses and essential workers are seen driving in Auckland after New Zealand went into lockdown

The post has received more than 23,000 shares with 9,000 reactions and 7,000 comments supporting the move. 

‘Jacinda Ardern for president of Australasia,’ one wrote. 

‘Can we have a 30 day trial,’ another joked. 

‘You’re welcome Big Island,’ a New Zealander commented. 

However, some social media users attacked the post and suggested Mr Battersby head to New Zealand once the lockdown is over.  

‘What a w***er. Feel free to p*** off as soon as it’s over,’ one person commented. 

‘You are an idiot,’ another wrote. 

‘Australia is the best country in the world. Love it or leave it. It’s simple,’ another commented. 

‘If you love NZ so much then come and live in NZ and leave all the benefits of OZ behind. Don’t cry when you’re not actually qualified to run a country,’ someone else commented. 

Australians are calling for New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern (pictured) to run Australia

Australians are calling for New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern (pictured) to run Australia 

Seagulls take over Queen Street in Auckland's CBD after lockdown came into force

Seagulls take over Queen Street in Auckland’s CBD after lockdown came into force

CORONAVIRUS CASES IN AUSTRALIA: 4,559

New South Wales: 2,032

Victoria: 917

Queensland: 743

Western Australia: 364

South Australia: 337

Australian Capital Territory: 80

Tasmania: 69

Northern Territory: 15

TOTAL CASES:  4,559

RECOVERED: 312

DEAD: 19

Australia’s positive coronavirus cases has soared to 4,514 with 19 dead. 

About one million Australians are expected to lose their jobs due to the coronavirus outbreak, which has effectively shut down the global economy. 

Hundreds of businesses have been forced to close their doors to stop the spread of the killer virus, while other established brands have had to temporarily shut due of plunging profits. 

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg launched a third stimulus package, worth $130billion, to provide a flat payment of $1,500 a fortnight to six million workers so their bosses keep them on.

Under the reported plan, the wage subsidies provided by the government would be paid to businesses that keep workers on their books, and plan to keep them employed once the coronavirus crisis is over.

The plan would see the government pay up to 80 per cent of salaries for employees of businesses that are struggling to stay afloat. Newly-unemployed workers are seen outside Centrelink

The plan would see the government pay up to 80 per cent of salaries for employees of businesses that are struggling to stay afloat. Newly-unemployed workers are seen outside Centrelink

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