1480 days ago

What is the most frequently used word for 2020?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

It's official.

The word of the year named by Collins Dictionary is lockdown.

Included in this year's top 10 is the word Megxit, which means the withdrawal of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex from royal duties.

Here are the top 20 words of 2020:

Coronavirus, furlough, key worker, lockdown, Megxit, mukbang ( a video in which the host eats a huge amount of food to entertain viewers), self-isolate, social distancing, TikToker (someone who appears regularly in videos on TikTok).

What do you think of the most frequently used words?

Do they come as any surprise to you?

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1 day ago

Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.

This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.

Do you think this ban is reasonable?

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Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
  • 76.3% Yes
    76.3% Complete
  • 22.4% No
    22.4% Complete
  • 1.3% Other - I'll share below
    1.3% Complete
1568 votes
18 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.

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1 day ago

Xmas lights exploded

Jan from Te Atatu South

My Christmas tree lights controller exploded in a ball of flames last night, so please be careful, Ive had them for a few years. If I hadnt been in the room it would have been a fire.