Firm yet smooth. Short movement up or down.

Sounds like you need a new stalk, US they are about $30, no idea how much in NZ. No too difficult to replace, but you do have to pull the steerubf wheel and basically gut the column. If you decide to give it a go I could probably talk you through it.

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