Projects
With experience and expertise across the spectrum of creating, managing and maintaining outdoor spaces, Xyst has had a big impact on communities throughout New Zealand, Australia and Canada.
Feel free to browse through the case studies below to find out how we have helped council, local government and other people working in the public sector to find solutions for projects.
Auckland Council
Xyst worked with Auckland Councils Parks and Community Facilities team to conduct CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) Site Assessments across 6 of their Albert-Eden Ward parks and provided detailed reports on each – making recommendations for prioritised short-term actions, and long-term strategies to improve user safety and further activate positive park usage.
Melton City Council
• Consistent, high‑quality design standards for all Council‑managed kindergarten outdoor play spaces, ensuring alignment with Victorian Government requirements and national safety frameworks.
• Improved child development outcomes through play spaces designed to support cognitive, physical, emotional, social, and creative growth across diverse ages and abilities.
• Evidence‑based planning and investment, enabling Council to prioritise maintenance, renewal, and upgrades through a clear, comparative play value assessment for all existing sites.
• Enhanced inclusion and accessibility, ensuring universal design principles are embedded into both new and upgraded play spaces.
• Stronger links to early childhood learning, with outdoor environments that support curriculum needs, including STEM, language development, arts, and social learning.
• Greater operational efficiency, supported by guidelines that specify durable materials, maintenance considerations, and long‑term sustainability.
Wellington City Council
Xyst worked with Wellington City Council to impact test playground surfaces at 22 of their public playgrounds – assessing their safety performance and identifying the need to replace surfacing where impact testing failed.
Whakatāne District Council
Xyst was engaged by Whakatāne District Council to conduct Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) assessments and prepare recommendations to help reduce incidences of crime and improve user safety at Rex Morpeth Park.
Hutt City Council
This Stage 1 assessment provided a clear understanding of the current state of accessibility and inclusivity across the city’s playground network, highlighting both well-performing areas and locations where improvements are most needed.
Blacktown City Council
The project intent is to identify opportunities for improvement in service delivery, strategic planning, operational structure, financial management, and operational services, and provide actionable recommendations as part of your Greenspace Business Improvement Plan.
City of Port Phillip
Parks & Open Space Asset Data capture in outdoor play areas
KiwiRail
Xyst worked with KiwiRail staff to conduct a Level 3 (Comprehensive) Playground Inspection on their playspace onboard the Kaitaki Interisland Ferry to assess its performance against the relevant NZ Standards (NZS:5828) and make recommendations for repairs and renewals.
Central Otago District Council
Xyst provided a comprehensive report with a recommended management approach that will guide Council decision-making on the best way forward to ensure the Camping Ground remains a valued asset for the District.