Haumoana Domain
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 analysis using NZ Police Crime Snapshot. Xyst completed three visits to the Domain to conduct the CPTED site assessment – two during the day and one at night. To better […]
Bodle Drive Concept Plan
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 helped refine the design, resulting in a concept plan that includes improvements to parking, pedestrian safety, beach access, ecology, shade and shelter, amenities, and way-finding. The work supports the next […]
Nelson Airport
Recreation Assessment and Expert Witness An independent recreation impact assessment and expert witness services were provided to Nelson Airport, who submitted a Notice of Requirement (NoR) and Proposed Private Plan Change 30, in relation to the extension of their runway.
Park Asset Data Collection
Park assets across the whole city area were checked against existing data, with new assets and removed assets recorded. All assets were evaluated and given a condition grading to assist with future depreciation and asset renewal programmes. A team of four trained asset assessors completed this city- wide project in 4 weeks, collecting over 12,000 […]
Ashburton District Public Conveniences
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 townships as well as in more rural and remote areas such as Mayfield, Lake Hood, inland including the Ashburton Lakes and the Rakaia, Hakatere and Rangitata River Mouths. The assessment […]
Tree Risk Management Plan
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 by the recently adopted Whakatāne Tree Strategy, which focuses on monitoring and maintaining trees and minimising tree-related safety hazards. In developing the plan, Xyst conducted a thorough analysis of the […]
Woodlands Homestead Lighting Upgrade
Xyst prepared a lighting masterplan for the sensitive lighting of the homestead over time. The first stage involved the lighting of paths and the building facade.
Open Space Service Delivery Comparison
Council requested a limited scope service delivery review that enabled them to understand the likely costs, service levels changes and risks associated with a change in open space maintenance service delivery. Xyst provided them with a report that compared their current method of service delivery (largely contracted) with a predominantly in-house model. The report dealt […]
Westshore Esplanade Toilet
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 and considered the existing location along with two other alternative locations for a renewed facility. We considered key feasibility criteria for siting, including resource consenting and proximity to services and […]
Christie Park Upgrade – Concept Plan
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 retaining key recreational and amenity elements. We produced an aerial concept plan, material palette, 3D visualisation and detailed costing estimate. The result is a refined design that achieves much of […]
Drone Aerial Imagery of Parks and Reserves
Xyst completed aerial mapping (using a drone) of rural land and reserves to provide a new orthomosaic image to be used for GIS, planning and future concept plan development (including planting/revegetation options). Xyst also captured images that provide a 360 spherical view of the reserve and the surrounding land areas, that can be used in […]
Parks and Reserves Operational Levels of Service
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. This was undertaken via workshops and follow up one on one meetings. The aim of this work was to capture Napier’s current levels of service across their parks and to […]
Lake Ruataniwha Toilets
Tourism Infrastructure Fund Xyst managed a design build contract for these two dry vault, accessible public toilets at Lake Ruataniwha. The toilets are durable and fit well into the local environment. Xyst provided a full service from obtaining funding to siting, consenting, procurement and project management.
Jennifer Steel
With an extensive administration background, I’ve undertaken a variety of administration roles within the education sector, local government and more recently the private sector in both the UK and New Zealand. My roles have included a broad range of responsibilities from HR, Health and Safety, Finance and general administration and I continue to gain further experience […]
Tree Maintenance Annual Performance Review
The annual performance review of suppliers was based on pre-determined criteria, such as works quality, communications, public relations and health and safety. As part of this work Xyst gathered information and facilitated individual reviews. A report was compiled summarising the works undertaken, the outcomes of each suppliers’ review, key issues or concerns, and provided recommendations […]