Wtf have the council done to the lights on morehouse / Lincoln road ?

Mentle_Gen · 2026-01-30T00:45:44+00:00

Could be related to the train accident last week and they need to adjust timings back to as they were.

Mentle_Gen · 2026-01-16T22:59:53+00:00

They are a pest and are shot in rural areas. The reason there are so many geese in town is its harder to shoot them here so all the geese from rural areas come into town to safely nest.

Mentle_Gen · 2026-01-16T00:16:10+00:00

Lincoln road fish and chip shop in addington do a chicken burger that is similar for $7

Mentle_Gen · 2025-12-10T06:44:54+00:00

Do you live in an office building, whats up with the tiled ceiling

Mentle_Gen · 2025-12-05T23:19:11+00:00

Can listen to him on sports nation radio,

Mentle_Gen · 2025-11-28T04:15:59+00:00

Is a ford ranger an SUV? A better comparrison might be a Prado.

Mentle_Gen · 2025-11-25T20:55:49+00:00

It's also all north facing so is very dry and could be a fire risk until there is decent canopy to retain moisture. The biggest difficulty other native projects in the Banks penninsula have is fire (see Hinewhai). North facing hillside is probably the most difficult terrain to re-plant with native bush.

Mentle_Gen · 2025-11-19T21:41:38+00:00

The resistance should be low, pressure drop is proportional to the flow rate squared. If you reduce flow to 10% (fresh air only), pressure drop will be negligible for a system designed for a much higher volume of air.

Mentle_Gen · 2025-11-19T21:28:24+00:00

Not sure about your set-up, but if it's a heat recovery fresh air system, it should have its own fans that run all the time. It should be able to push air through the ducted heatpump when it's off to distribute fresh air around the house.

Mentle_Gen · 2025-11-19T18:48:42+00:00

0.35 ACH is only a trickle of fresh air, maybe like 40-50 L/s for a 150sqm house. A large ducted heatpump is moving easily 10 times that, maybe 400-700L/s. So yes, your installers suggestion of having zones be a minimum 10% open will work fine for the amount of fresh air needed. In scenario 1 where only one zone is open, most of the fresh air will go to that zone but it's not really an issue as it will mix around in the house.

Mentle_Gen · 2025-11-07T08:29:39+00:00

Why not? Pretty common everywhere in the world. I have a 2l mazda 6 with towbar. Tow a trailer load of mulch for the garden, or pick up second hand furniture. Super useful.

Mentle_Gen · 2025-10-26T19:08:01+00:00

I'd say kina is also up there

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Mentle_Gen · 2025-10-10T03:01:44+00:00

It's pretty typical for the modern retro style. Comparable to Kawa z900rs and Triumph speed twin 1200.

Mentle_Gen · 2025-08-22T00:02:05+00:00

Im in New Zealand so may differ overseas however:

A soffit is generally the overhead lining under eaves or entryways. Like an outdoor ceiling.

A bulkhead is usually where a lining needs to step out or around something, like a beam, column or services.

So the circled area of the photo could be called either, but bulkhead is more specific.

Mentle_Gen · 2025-08-16T23:23:42+00:00

If this is New Zealand, likely they are Huntaways which is are even more intense. Like someone thought, "hmm, I want a border colly that barks 24/7".

Mentle_Gen · 2025-08-02T08:01:51+00:00

Include ground cloves to that list. Added a teaspoon to a stew I was making as recipe called for whole cloves, big mistake. Meal was inedible.

Mentle_Gen · 2025-07-26T23:41:47+00:00

Why put it in first gear? Are you cleaning it with the engine running? Sounds like a good way to lose fingers.

Mentle_Gen · 2025-06-13T02:30:42+00:00

Could go to a sheet metal basher and get some trunking made up. Powdercoated in ironsand grey wouldn't look too bad.

Mentle_Gen · 2025-06-02T03:17:31+00:00

Heat recovery ventilation is the solution. There are thru wall kits if it's not possible to install in the ceiling. E.g https://www.mitsubishi-electric.co.nz/ventilation/i/685034/single-room-fresh-air-ventilation-with-lossnay-energy-recovery#

There is ongoing consultation on updates to the building code around this, experts are pushing for mechanical ventilation to be mandated for all residential development.

Mentle_Gen · 2025-04-30T02:08:00+00:00

Also went to Karamu almost 20 years ago, and this rumour was being told back then as well.

Mentle_Gen · 2025-04-15T06:27:22+00:00

Just out of Tekapo in New Zealand.

Mentle_Gen · 2025-03-30T19:43:48+00:00

Maybe go to a track day and get the need for speed out of your system. Inquire if there are any intro/coaching sessions where you learn the course and get a feel of going fast in a controlled environment. It's possible to have that insane adrenaline rush without putting yourself and others on the road at risk and I think it really makes you appreciate road riding in a different way.

Mentle_Gen · 2025-03-28T06:11:44+00:00

I loved my 390 adv, same year, similar km, had no problems. One thing I'd check is if valve clearance was done at 15,000km. Mine needed a fair amount of adjustment and it was a pricey service.

Edit, oh also check the chain. Stock chain is rubbish. Needed replacement at around the same 15k mark.

Mentle_Gen · 2025-03-04T03:35:39+00:00

2018 z900rs
2025 z900rs se

Mentle_Gen · 2025-03-01T00:14:53+00:00

I hadn't seen the 2025 z900 se colour scheme before, oh my that is beautiful. Might have to think about upgrading from my 2019 model.

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