Fork and Trowel

Bafang BBS01 – Discovery and Repair

So, I bought this second-hand ebike, it's 350w, 36v, Bafang BBS01 - a great little setup. There was a strange sound that the ex-owner put down to a motor wear…

J. Frericks January 29, 2026No Comments

Electronics

Home-made Amiga 500+ (Denise ITX-Mini)

J. Frericks March 29, 2025No Comments

Science

I’m Helping

The great thing about publishing research is that you can help other people with their work. #proud #helping Thanks to the people who helped me. I wonder if this is…

J. Frericks November 8, 20242

Horticulture

Climbing asparagus a major pest in Te Awa Kairangi

So it turns out that Hutt City Council has defunded its Pest Plant Programme, they used to control this and 5 other major pest plants wherever they could! So much…

J. Frericks October 3, 2023No Comments

Design Landscaping

Percy Scenic Reserve Track Maps

During my time as Manager of Percy Scenic Reserve in Lower Hutt, I designed wayfinding and track information for the reserve. This first piece is an entrance map printed on…

J. Frericks February 24, 2023No Comments

Landscaping

Safety Rail Steps at Percy Scenic Reserve

After a number of near misses and actual falls, I develeoped a landscape-sensitive hand rail design to fit in the aesthetic, easy to install and upgrade, and provide saftey for…

J. Frericks March 29, 2022No Comments

Art

Cover art for the album Wind & Water by Vox Ethno

A combination of imagery from traditional songs

J. Frericks October 17, 2021No Comments

Horticulture Science

Knowledge, skills and enthusiasm gained by teaching and leading others

August 3, 2021 | By: Enviroschools Te Upoko te Ika a Māui A history of student leadership Whilst Korokoro School is relatively new to the Enviroschools kaupapa, they are a…

J. Frericks August 3, 2021No Comments

Horticulture

Grant scheme to support indigenous habitats on private land kicks off

Hutt City Council today launched a scheme to support private landowners wanting to protect and improve indigenous plant and animal habitats on their land. Council has put aside $450,000 over…

J. Frericks June 15, 2020No Comments

Horticulture Science

Raising awareness of our native plants at Percy Scenic Reserve

Percy Scenic Reserve is playing a growing role in protecting New Zealand’s native plant species, and people from across the region can see how. The reserve is home to a…

J. Frericks March 12, 2020No Comments