Extreme Weather
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@Crucial said in Extreme Weather:
May I recommend the installation of a touchpad lock? It has been a game changer and made one little thing so much easier. The one I put in has been great for tradies and Real Estate agents to use as well. I can set temporary codes and see usage.
endorsing this. We have a mechanical code lock,and it is simply awesome. No more lockouts, key issues, etc - just easy to use and you can share codes as needed.
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@nzzp said in Extreme Weather:
@Crucial said in Extreme Weather:
May I recommend the installation of a touchpad lock? It has been a game changer and made one little thing so much easier. The one I put in has been great for tradies and Real Estate agents to use as well. I can set temporary codes and see usage.
endorsing this. We have a mechanical code lock,and it is simply awesome. No more lockouts, key issues, etc - just easy to use and you can share codes as needed.
Mine is a wee bit flasher and is 'smart'. I can unlock the door from my phone remotely or set a one use code etc. Got it for under $200 as I saw it on special somewhere then did a price guarantee extra 15% at Mitre10.
Easy to install and set up as well if you get a name brand (eg Schlage) as the mechanism is the same as a manual key lock. -
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@Machpants said in Extreme Weather:
We've got a national state of emergency, for just the third time. Dogshit out there, looks like a possible dead fire vollie in a slip, a fair few people trapped on roofs and cars down south.
Luckily the rain radar is clear for most places (sorry Northlanders) at the moment which may provide a window
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@Crucial said in Extreme Weather:
@Machpants said in Extreme Weather:
We've got a national state of emergency, for just the third time. Dogshit out there, looks like a possible dead fire vollie in a slip, a fair few people trapped on roofs and cars down south.
Luckily the rain radar is clear for most places (sorry Northlanders) at the moment which may provide a window
I'm not sure, the story seems to be flooded rivers etc, this sort of shit isn't going away soon. That's Hawkes Bay
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@Machpants said in Extreme Weather:
@Crucial said in Extreme Weather:
@Machpants said in Extreme Weather:
We've got a national state of emergency, for just the third time. Dogshit out there, looks like a possible dead fire vollie in a slip, a fair few people trapped on roofs and cars down south.
Luckily the rain radar is clear for most places (sorry Northlanders) at the moment which may provide a window
I'm not sure, the story seems to be flooded rivers etc, this sort of shit isn't going away soon. That's Hawkes Bay
Totally. Not downplaying anything, just noticing that apart from northland, most affected areas have only patchy further rain at the moment. That may at least allow some drain clearing etc to take place.
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we didnt have alot of rain in the last 12 hours or so, but man the wind was intense!! We have been fortunate to have no damage aside from a few branches come down...
Still without power, cell coverage intermittent...so come to work for coffee & shower and recharge devices.
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@Crucial said in Extreme Weather:
Mine is a wee bit flasher and is 'smart'.
Our lock predated us buying the house - but I am a bit cautious of those connected locks. Havea few friends in IT security,and they aren't enthusiastic.
When all is said and done, locks make you feel safer, but doors come out of frames, windows get broken, etc.
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@nzzp said in Extreme Weather:
@Crucial said in Extreme Weather:
Mine is a wee bit flasher and is 'smart'.
Our lock predated us buying the house - but I am a bit cautious of those connected locks. Havea few friends in IT security,and they aren't enthusiastic.
When all is said and done, locks make you feel safer, but doors come out of frames, windows get broken, etc.
I'm under zero illusion security wise and have always been of the mind that f someone wants in they will find a way in no problem (I do so myself).
Key locks are just as easily bypassed as electronic. If you think anything with a key is secure you need to watch some 'lock picking lawyer' videos on youtube.
Locks are only there to slow people down or remove opportunist situations.
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No way the Chiefs would have wanted to be training outside yesterday afternoon. Rain and strong winds all evening and into the early morning in the Waikato. Plenty of trees have fallen down, including outside a house across the road from me, but thankfully no major flooding compared to up north.
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@Nepia said in Extreme Weather:
@Crucial said in Extreme Weather:
Taradale residents advised to evacuate. I think the Tutaekuri is the biggest issue causing that
Some pictures on this feed if you arent already watching
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@Crucial Yes, I've family members and friends who have had to evacuate. It's awful in many areas in Hawke's Bay. Almost all of Eskdale is flooded, Omahu and more.
Very hard to reach people by phone or internet.
Widespread power outages and Transpower has said that it could take days to weeks (not: hours) before power is restored everywhere.Transpower declares Grid Emergency
Transpower has declared a Grid Emergency following the loss of electricity supply to Hawkes Bay and Gisborne as a result of extreme weather from Cyclone Gabrielle.
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@Crucial said in Extreme Weather:
How's Pukekohe fairing @mikedogz ?
Looking like the pre-season games on Friday will still go ahead?I'm guessing that the Women's Waratahs team my not make it across the ditch given flight disruptions.
I live in Hamilton but know that there is flooding and slips in Te Kohanga by the river. A Civil Defence base set up at Onewhero Rugby club. My mum is in Tuakau, everything ok there, the neighbour lost half a tree. The last event was worse I think.
Here in Hamilton it was constant rain but not too heavy. A lot of wind. I can hear chainsaws today. Blue cloudy sky today with wind.
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@Tim said in Extreme Weather:
A friend of mine is scheduled to fly into Auckland airport at midday on Monday. Might get a bit hairy.
Did he get in? I must admit yesterday morning I thought what is all the fuss about but the Auckland weather got waaay worse and i realised we were just very very lucky with the timing of our flight.
Have had to cancel the planned trip to hot water beach, my parents refused the camp offer of a refund saying they know they need the money - owner was really grateful says he will shout the staff morning tea with it. So we head directly to rotorua instead.
Have experienced a few kiwi classics today: flat white, cheese scones…and single-glazed windows…
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@Billy-Tell that’s awesome of your folks mate
Fire crews working to rescue people stranded in Hawke's Bay
