That or I've broken her already.

Wow, turns out I literally can get an Airbnb cheaper in Taupō for a night. Wtf is going on?

What's your point? I think thats consistent with what others are saying. It won't stop a determined attack, but it will encourage focus on softer targets, usually put off less determined/experienced thieves, and at least get video evidence! :) police themselves usually say don't intervene.

Just another good principle to think about is mixing lock types. Each lock type has certain vulnerabilities. Like angle grinder or bottle jack for D locks, bolt cutters for chains. Mix them up and they need a truck and more time for the hacking kit ;) add an alarm & it all adds pressure.

I understand that there are other versions but I liked these and they werent a bad price direct from the supplier. I've been using them for about 4 years so pretty much a q time investment. In fact 1 thing about good locks is they last! hexlox.com

I use hexlox to secure the wheels to the frame (they cant be unbolted) which makes it easier to the just be securing wheels to something immovable. I only use the hiplocks for securing my panniers (although mine sound lighter than yours, they're too short for a belt)

I also have a tile hidden on the bike, but there are more custom bike specific GPS trackers coming into NZ these days too. It does depend a bit on what they're buying, which is why I like the % guide, but your ebike often becomes your baby & having it stolen hurts.

I encourage 5-10%bike value on locks. Secure your wheels with thru axles & something like hexlox to stop them being removed. I like something that makes noise so use a alarm D lock in combo with cafe lock and chain 90% of time. I have a floor D bolt in garage for when away extended.

Not a fan of the key matching since I broke a key found they'd changed the style of key they used for that lock (had to replace the Cafe lock) and it would have meant replacing all the bolts on all the locks. If you get it included sure, but I have 3 locks plus battery locks, hard to get alignment.

I'm a fan of the Cafe lock / chain combo too. It's my most reliable method of security to something stationary. My preference is always to have two points of lock min. I have an abus granite folding lock that I've had for like 6 years as my first lock & recently added an oxford alarm D lock.

That's fair. That's not a cargo bike. It's weird, they have a great suburban family vehicle but keep trying to sell it to ute and small truck owners. Know your market mofos.

That's not a bad thing to throw yourself in front of.