1867 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: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
  • 78.3% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
    78.3% Complete
  • 21.7% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
    21.7% Complete
387 votes
6 days ago

Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️‍💥❔

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has a head but no brain?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

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8 hours ago

Auckland Harbour Bridge summer works

NZ Transport Agency (NZTA)

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is carrying out essential maintenance on the Auckland Harbour Bridge this December and January. The southbound clip-on lanes will be closed (24/7) from 26 December to 5 January for road resurfacing. Night-time lane restrictions will be in place throughout the summer for recoating work on the bridge. Traffic will still be able to travel in both directions at all times. Find out more

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