Play Spaces

Our play specialists help deliver safe and inclusive playgrounds to encourage play and learning through innovative design, strategic planning and detailed inspections

Anne Relling

To assist councils and other agencies, I work with them to complete strategic and asset planning to help meet the recreational and open space needs of their communities. I also undertake project management on behalf of councils to implement actions identified in their long-term plans. It’s important to understand every client’s needs. That’s why we […]

Tom O’Neill

As a Consultant at Xyst, I deliver expertise in Level 3 Playground Safety Inspections (ensuring compliance to NZS 5828:2015), project management, and asset management, alongside planning, research, and service delivery for Councils and community organisations. I often work closely with local communities and key stakeholders to gain meaningful input and reflect their perspectives in the […]

Elise Young

I am passionate about our sector and making a difference. I always produce work to the best of my ability and take the client on the journey with me. I like to positively challenge thinking and the way things have always been done to continually seek better solutions. My role involves working with a variety […]

Jane Wright

As a Senior Consultant with Xyst, I help local government and other agencies plan and deliver parks and recreation benefits for their local communities. This involves supporting clients with a broad range of knowledge and practical skills associated with open spaces and facilities. In any project, I aim to build strong relationships that help to […]

Paul Wilson

My primary role is to manage the team at Xyst’s Napier office and to assist our other consultants to bring innovative, best practice solutions for our clients. I have deep knowledge across the key areas of Xyst’s services and share it for our collective benefit. I’m the go-to guy for technical issues and problem solving. I […]