Jane Wright

Level 3 Comprehensive Playground Inspection Xyst conducted a comprehensive physical inspection, pre-sailing, on the play equipment on board the Kaitaki Interisland ferry. The inspection was

Xyst developed a comprehensive Kindergarten Play Space Design Guidelines document for outdoor play spaces, at the licensed facilities, under the administration of Melton City Council.

Xyst visited Lake Ferry playground to conduct the physical comprehensive inspection. We then provided South Wairarapa with base asset data on each of the playground

Two Xyst consultants worked for one week across the Tararua district. Site prioritisation was undertaken to ensure trees at key sites were captured, and data

Tararua District Council Over three days Xyst visited community playgrounds in Dannevirke, Pahiatua, Eketāhuna, Woodville, Norsewood and other rural communities to conduct the comprehensive inspections.

Xyst visited the Castlepoint Holiday Park playground and conducted a Level 3 Comprehensive playground inspection. Xyst also provided Castlepoint Holiday Park with guidance to completing

Extension Concept Plan Xyst worked with Far North District Council to develop a concept plan for the Russell / Kororareka Cemetery extension in the Bay

Xyst was engaged by Napier City Council to undertake a strategic assessment of the city’s 19 water features, which play a vital role in shaping

Xyst was engaged to provide an assessment of Avalon Parks playground surfacing. Staff conducted comprehensive on-site surface impact testing using a Head Injury Criterion (HIC)

Over two weeks, Xyst conducted Comprehensive Level 3 Annual Playground Safety Inspections for all 57 playgrounds within Hutt City. This project focused on the capture

Parks / Playgrounds and Public Toilets Xyst conducted the individual assessments for three park playground locations, and three public toilet conveniences across the district. Xyst

Assessment and Recommendations Report The Xyst team walked and geo-spatially mapped all 15 tracks that form part of the network, assessing the route, timing, gradients

Detailed Design (for Stage 2) Xyst worked with Hutt City Council to prepare a full detailed design set for consenting, tender and construction as part

Whakatāne District Playgrounds Xyst visited all playgrounds in the Whakatāne District and physically assessed and surveyed each. The survey was developed on best practice universal

Engagement, concept and detailed design Xyst was commissioned by Hutt City Council to enhance the recreational amenities of the existing reserve following subdivision, with a

CPTED Site Assessment and Recommendations Report Xyst undertook a high-level desktop analysis of Haumoana Domain, to review current and historic information alongside a high-level crime

Riversdale Beach Xyst undertook key stakeholder engagement in the development of the draft concept, followed by wider public consulation through the Placechangers platform. The feedback

CPTED and Accessibility Assessment Report Xyst assessed 39 operational facilities over a period of a week in Ashburton, Methven, Rakaia, Tinwald, Hinds and Mount Somers

Xyst developed a comprehensive Tree Risk Management Plan designed to prioritise the inspection and maintenance of amenity trees across the district. This plan is guided

Performance Reassessment and Recommendations Report Xyst conducted a physical facility assessment using ArcGIS Survey 123 based on best-practice criteria. We then analysed high-level community input

Xyst reviewed the earlier engagement reports and original designs (prepared by others), along with feedback from the local community board, to rationalise the design while

Xyst worked closely with Napier City Council and the appropriate team leaders to determine their park categories for each park and a relevant maintenance standard.

Section 17A Services Delivery Review Through this review process Xyst spoke to Council’s operational, governance and financial staff, as well as camping ground operators and

Hall Crescent Reserve Xyst gathered feedback and ideas from key stakeholders and the community to inform a draft concept plan. This phase of engagement involved

Xyst collected tree data on more than 1,600 of Ruapehu District Councils (RDC) street and park trees. Data collected included GPS location, species, maturity, size,

Parks Development and Maintenance Plan Xyst visited each park and reserve in the Ward to collect park asset data and to map the current and

Xyst worked with Council’s appointed engineering firm to import a current geo-located drone aerial image and the developed engineering set for the new stop bank

High Level Concept and Visualisations Xyst helped develop the concept layout including: vehicle access off the State Highway and Horopito Road, a tour vehicle turnaround

Xyst worked closely with mana whenua to understand their aspirations and ensure these were in alignment with Waka Kotahi’s parameters. Xyst supported the artist and

And Developing MOU agreement Xyst met with park maintenance team leaders to understand and document their current levels of service. This included sportsgrounds, public amenities,

Xyst implemented the Consultation and Engagement Plan developing an online survey and advertising a community drop-in session to gather the community’s aspirations for a neighbourhood

Camping Ground Operations Review 2024 The review provided Council with a better understanding of the camp’s historic background including land status and overarching legislative requirements.

Network Assessment, Recommendations and Signage Plan Xyst physically inspected the full network of Eastern Hills Tracks in Hutt City Council to inform a track signage

Concept Plan Development and Procurement Xyst developed the final concept plan to enable Council to independently appoint the main landscape construction contractor – who was

Xyst was engaged by Kaipara District Council to assess provision of open spaces and recreation facilities in Mangawhai for the next 30 years. We assessed

Parks and Open Spaces Service Delivery Xyst considered several options to determine the most cost-effective means of delivering open space services including: fully outsourcing maintenance,

Xyst conducted an onsite hui with hapū representatives and Council for the concept brief development, then developed a draft concept before developing the final concept,

We drew upon a range of spatial information to develop the bespoke maps. These maps showed roading designations across the two Councils as well as

Procurement for Stormwater and Recreational Improvements. Xyst worked with Hutt City park officers and stormwater engineers to procure a revised stormwater improvement design and subsequently,

Xyst worked with the project team, and engaged with key stakeholders in the development of a series of landscape concept plans for key sites within

Xyst undertook tree condition and risk assessments on almost 100 trees at Shortland Cemetery. The main driver for this work was an aging tree population

Xyst undertook tree condition and risk assessments of over 100 trees at the JWH Arboretum. For each tree we collected tree location, species and size,

Xyst worked with Hutt City Council to develop a planting plan for a recently upgraded reserve at Judd Crescent in Naenae. We chose a suitable

Xyst developed online templates to eliminate paper and allow maintenance checks to be undertaken via mobile phone. All information is now stored in one place,

Xyst engaged with leading public convenience facility suppliers, requesting costings for similar three-pan facility builds, including inclusions and exclusions for both pending builds and finished

Xyst collected tree data on all of Ashburton District Council’s (ADC) street and park trees including GPS location, species, maturity, condition and potential risk features.

The Twizel Community requested the transformation of “Man Made Hill”, an untidy mound of spoil from the Ministry of Works days. In response, Xyst crafted

Xyst were engaged at short notice to undertake a comprehensive cost comparison of out-sourced maintenance versus in-house operations. The analysis included a 10 year whole

The team at Xyst were engaged by the Mackenzie District Council to spearhead the development of the Fairlie Cemetery Ashes Circle. The project started with

Xyst detailed out a two-phase development including landscape concept plans, specifications and high level project pricing. Phase 1 included the exterior southern plaza, recreational wharf,

Xyst detailed the proposal, the project description, the proposed infrastructure, funding source investigation, the project milestones, risks and mitigations for the project in the application

Xyst investigated and priced the toilet and stargazing deck design and build options and pulled together the relevant co-funding application to the value of $288,750.

Xyst completed eligibility checks, the project description, proposed infrastructure and funding investigations, as well as the proposed delivery programme, risks and mitigations. Central Hawkes Bay

Xyst developed a procurement plan, conducted early market analysis, prepared RFP documents and response forms, put out the tender, evaluated bids received, and assisted ADC

Xyst worked to facilitate a series of tasks that have a focus on operational management of the portfolio of open space. This includes: project management

Xyst worked closely with the unit to better understand the current state of their functions and services, and the effectiveness and efficiency of the current

This project brought numerous enhancements to a section of State Highway 2, which passes the Pakipaki community and Te Kura o Pakipaki, all aimed at

Xyst captured and analysed glyphosate use across the various business units of the Council including Science and the Environment, Transport, Forestry, Utilities and Parks. We

Xyst undertook analysis based on the information provided by Whakatāne District Council including concept drawings (2018), Whakatāne Holiday Park Business and Investment Plan (APR 2019),

Xyst investigated the history, current services, and impact of Covid-19 on usage, revenue and current operational costs. The building life and expected future capital costs

Public toilets are important community facilities for residents and visitors to maintain a safe, healthy, clean and tidy city. This Strategy considers facility provision, distribution,

This popular area experiences significant pressure from different user groups. Users include casual recreational users who utilise the reserve for more passive recreational activities for

Identified each street by botanical name and common name and recored the trees stage of life, condition, issues such as located under power wires and

Xyst was brought on board after a thorough risk and performance evaluation of the Mackenzie District Council’s parks and community facilities operations. Xyst was then

Xyst completed the full application documentation, including justifying the need for additional infrastructure, developing the infrastructure proposal, demonstrating how the project will support the local

Xyst worked with the Whakatāne District Council to gather images of the sculpture in its previous location and transposed this with additional landscape development to

Xyst prepared the landscape concept and provided a graphic illustration of a new brass replica of the roll of honour fixed to a memorial stone

Xyst provided a landscape concept, quantities and graphic visualisation for presentation to Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa.

Xyst provided analysis on the feasibility and cost of the proposed project components including conversion of the former toilet block into a cafe, recirculation and

Xyst managed the concept and assisted in detailed design, procured products (dog agility equipment, wheelchair access, dog drinking fountains, picnic table, bag dispenser) and construction

Xyst visited four parks, completed full walkovers, took critical measurements and images of areas and spoke to park users as well as completing background research

Xyst worked with Waka Kotahi and mana whenua to install three pou whenua near the Links Road/State Highway 2 roundabout in Hawkes Bay. Xyst consultants

Xyst worked with the Parks and Reserves team at South Waikato District Council to compare and analyse options including outsourcing delivery, in-house delivery, shared service

Xyst undertook a Needs and Feasibility study on a proposed multi-purpose circuit, unique to New Zealand due to design specifications meeting the international speed skating

As part of the Stage 2 development of Tulloch Park in Mataura, Gore District Council wishes to develop a new toilet and change facility to

Key aspects of the project included: Scope development following community consultation Assessment of exisiting play structures Arrangement of site survey and consenting investigations Development of

25 years on from the gifting of the Taitua Arboretum to the people of Hamilton City and 50 years on from the first tree plantings,

Nelson City Council has received several requests from members of the public who have requested that pesticides aren’t used in Council’s parks and reserves. In

Inspection of roughly 5,000 open space and sports field assets to provide GIS spatial location, and asset condition. The project included improving the accuracy of

For preparation of the assessment Xyst undertook a review of current strategic documents, recreation participation, current trail provision, demographics and projections, the tourism setting and

Xyst conducted interviews with properties and stakeholder relationships staff, and inspected the site both at day time and night time to make site observations on

We undertook a targeted community engagement approach delivering 800 fliers to residents living within a 10-15 minute walk of the proposed playground site. The flier

Xyst assisted in the preparation of the text for the online application as well as the development of the budget, project timeframe and delivery milestones.