Comprehensive Playground Inspections and Surface Impact Testing – 2026
Xyst physically inspected all playgrounds over a period of 2 weeks against the current NZ Playground Safety and Surfacing Standards – NZS 5828:2015 producing individual safety compliance reports for each asset including reasons for failures or non-compliance. We compiled a summary report of suggested actions/recommendations including risk rating and suggested prioritisation. We also conducted play […]
Playground Equipment Asset Inspections
Willoughby Council manages an extensive and diverse portfolio of open space and parks assets across its Local Government Area and wanted to ensure that all playground assets are accurately recorded. The project focussed on playground asset data verification, identification of new or disposed assets, condition rating in accordance with the IPWEA scales, and estimation of […]
Recreational Facilities Asset Data Collection, Validation and Revaluation
Xyst carried out a comprehensive field audit, condition assessment and fair value revaluation of Ku-ring-gai Council’s parks and recreation assets, which numbered well in excess of 13,000 assets. The work included the collection and validation of asset data, reconciliation against existing records within Council’s Asset Management System, identification of missing or decommissioned assets, GPS data […]
Tree Risk Assessments
Picton Holiday Park Xyst captured and assessed 100 trees at Picton Holiday Park using TreePlotter (digital tree mapping and reporting software). Data included tree dimensions and condition, with tree risk assessments undertaken using the Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA). Additional data included estimated useful life expectancy (ULE) to support long-term tree management and planning, along […]
Dannevirke Campground Transition Plan to In-house Management
Xyst supported Tararua District Council with a focused package of transition deliverables to enable the campground to move smoothly to an in‑house operating model. The work centred on completing the core compliance, safety, and operational documents needed for day‑one readiness. Xyst undertook a current compliance review, updated and finalised the Camp Plan and site map, […]
Matuhi Street Reserve and Ferndale Drive Reserve Playgrounds
Level 3 Playground Inspections Kāpiti Coast District Council engaged Xyst to carry out comprehensive level 3 playground inspections at two new playgrounds in their district. The inspections were conducted in accordance with NZS5828:2015 – the official New Zealand Standard for playground equipment and surfacing Xyst provided Kāpiti Coast District Council with a report of their […]
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 […]
Open Space Park Furniture Inspection
Condition Assessment Willoughby City Council were keen to undertake a comprehensive condition assessment on open space park furniture across the Council-managed parks and reserves. The purpose of the engagement was to obtain open space asset condition data for future renewal planning. The work involved detailed field inspections and verification of all existing asset data, identification […]
Business Improvement Plan
Greenspace Services Xyst conducted a business health check, or service review, of the open space and sports field Business Units. This review aimed to identify gaps in the business and provide recommendations for improving service delivery, management practices and strategically positioning council (parks maintenance) for the next ten years. The review incorporated the factors that […]
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 […]
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 […]
Accessibility and Inclusivity Assessment Report
Hutt City Playgrounds Xyst worked with Hutt City Council to physically assess 13 of their suburban playgrounds against current best-practice accessibility and inclusivity criteria (including Universal Design Principles) to understand their current performance. Xyst also conducted a high-level desk-top review of their remaining play network to identify which playgrounds provided inclusive play opportunities and accessible […]
Business Improvement Plan
Greenspace Services Blacktown City Council engaged Xyst to identify gaps in their parks, gardens, sports fields and playgrounds operations and recommend steps to bridge these gaps. This ensures the Greenspace Business Unit are well-informed and positioned to plan and deliver high-quality, economically sustainable open space services, that meet current and future demands, while fulfilling community […]