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list of number-one singles in New Zealand during the 2020s decade, starting from Monday 6 January 2020. The chart also includes data from on-demand audio streaming services.

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" was the top song of 2022.

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Key : – Number-one single of the year : – Song of New Zealand originWhether or not a song is of New Zealand origin is determined by the RMNZ : – Number-one single of the year, of New Zealand origin

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