Contract Management Support
Xyst provided an experienced contract manager to assist and support the Council manage the open space contract under the provisions of NZS3916 including cost fluctuation calculations, chairing contract meetings and providing mentoring on contract management and support
Level 3 Playground inspection
And Surface Impact Testing Xyst was engaged to undertake two Level 3 Playground Safety Inspections at OneSchool Global Nelson and to conduct surface impact testing around play equipment to ensure its compliance ahead of the 2026 school year. Xyst performed the inspection and testing of synthetic surfacing in accordance with EN 1177:2018 and NZS 5828:2015. […]
Playground Surface Impact Testing
Xyst was engaged to undertake an independent audit of a replacement synthetic playground surface at the Queenstown Primary School in accordance with EN 1177:2018 and NZS 5828:2015. Our Level 3 inspector conducted surface impact testing using our Triax surface impact tester, and cross referenced the Free Heights of Fall (FHoF) with the impact testing results. […]
Level 3 Playground Inspection
The Murchison School Board of Trustees identified potential non-compliance in their play spaces and sought an independent Level 3 Playground Inspection from Xyst to provide actionable recommendations ahead of the 2026 school year. Xyst assessed the play area against NZS 5828:2015 using the Safety Culture app and custom templates. Our inspection of this site assessed […]
Commissioning Playground Inspection and Surface Impact Testing
Harrow Green Playground This inspection and report was completed for a developer that had constructed a new playground as part of a new subdivision in the Selwyn District. The project involved a detailed Level 3 playground inspection to ensure compliance with NZS 5828:2015 and surface impact testing of fall zones around all equipment to ensure […]
Prepare an Omnibus Asset Management Plan
For Integrated Catchments & Land Management, Haumanu Tū Ora and Biodiversity & Biosecurity Xyst were asked to deliver a consolidated or omnibus Asset Management Plan (AMP) for the Gisborne District Council, combining the activities of the Integrated Catchments & Land Management, Haumanu Tū Ora, and Biodiversity & Biosecurity units into a single, cohesive document. The […]
Playground design review
Detailed design safety compliance Xyst were commissioned by Invercargill City Council to complete a desktop review of playground detailed design drawings against NZS 5828:2015. This process included checks of fall zones, free space, free height of fall, entrapments, equipment-specific restrictions, foundation depths, and other specifications.
Playground Commissioning Inspections
And Impact Testing Christchurch City Council had ten playgrounds that required inspections, with four of these having synthetic surfacing that also required impact testing. Eight of the playgrounds had had renewal work done recently that required a Level 3 commissioning inspection. Xyst was able to provide qualified and experienced staff to carry out physical inspections […]
Comprehensive Playground Inspections
And Surface Impact Testing This project assisted the school in scheduling repairs and renewals, as well as budgeting, for their three playgrounds across the school grounds.
CPTED Site Assessments and Reporting
This project involved travelling to Matamata, Morrinsville, and Te Aroha to complete the physical CPTED site assessments for three public toilets and three parks across the district. Each visit included a structured walkthrough of the facilities and surrounding environments, supported by detailed note‑taking and comprehensive photographic records. Following the assessments, individual reports were produced for […]
Comprehensive Level 3 Playground Inspections and Commissioning Inspection
Xyst carried out Level 3 Comprehensive Playground Safety Inspections across three South Wairarapa playgrounds, capturing core asset data and assessing compliance with NZS 5828:2015. Using the Safety Culture platform and tailored inspection forms, we identified hazards, rated risks, and provided clear, independent assessments of equipment and surfacing. We also conducted a Level 3 Playground Commissioning […]
Playground Surface Impact Testing
Hadlow Preschool – Masterton Xyst conducted surface impact testing on the artificial turf under all playground equipment (with a Free Height of Fall above 600m and/or forced movement). Testing results were recorded including HIC value and Gmax. Xyst provided Hadlow Preschool with a short report and a certificate of compliance as well as general recommendations […]
Pest Plant Mapping Project
Project planning and scoping was undertaken to determine methodology – including determining data collection attributes, priority sites, excluded sites and biosecurity protocols. Pest plant data was captured spatially (points and polygons) based on agreed data collection attributes using handheld mobile devices. For each site, observations were also recorded of other environmental weeds that were impacting […]
CPTED Site Assessments and Report
Albert-Eden Parks Xyst carried out daytime CPTED assessments across six parks, with two of these sites also receiving night‑time lighting assessments. Working closely with Auckland Council, we developed a strong understanding of each park’s context and evaluated key CPTED elements including natural surveillance, access and wayfinding, territorial definition, maintenance, and community presence and activation. Based […]
Playground Surface Impact Testing
Wellington City Council Xyst conducted surface impact testing under all playground equipment (with a Free Height of Fall above 600m and/or forced movement) across 22 playgrounds, over a period of 7 days. Testing results were recorded including HIC value and Gmax. Xyst provided Wellington City Council with full results for individual playgrounds, as well as […]