Projects
With experience and expertise across the spectrum of creating, managing and maintaining outdoor spaces, Xyst has had a big impact on communities throughout New Zealand, Australia and Canada.
Feel free to browse through the case studies below to find out how we have helped council, local government and other people working in the public sector to find solutions for projects.
Mackenzie District Council
A review of signage at Lake Alexandrina to improve messaging and community engagement.
Waitomo District Council
The development of the extension plans will establish a clear, cohesive vision to guide interment, layout, and design for the next decade and beyond.
Napier City Council
Xyst undertook a comprehensive review of Napier’s water features to support strategic decision-making around their future management, balancing heritage value with sustainability and cost-efficiency. By identifying critical data gaps and proposing targeted improvements—such as smart controls, water metering, and enhanced service delivery—Xyst provided a clear framework to improve operational performance and long-term asset planning.
Port Pirie Regional Council
The development of a Cemeteries Masterplan that will provide a cohesive vision to guide future interment, design, management and improvement of individual cemeteries and the cemetery network as a whole for the next ten years and beyond.
Whitsunday Regional Council
Developing a Cemetery Network Masterplan that focusses on the current interment trends and the future options for Council.
Whitsunday Regional Council
The Cemetery strategy is to ensure effective cemetery management, minimise annual operational costs, accommodate growth, assess current and future service needs/interment offerings and cater for community needs.
Auckland Council
The study provides a clear evidence base to guide the relocation decision, helping to minimise impacts on public access, amenity, and ecological values while identifying opportunities to enhance park usability, safety, and cultural recognition. It helps ensure any redevelopment improves connections, protects natural features, and strengthens Te Henga/Bethells Beach Reserve’s long-term resilience and visitor experience.
Auckland Council
The study provides robust, evidence-based insights into the use of the reserve. Insights will guide future planning, ensuring upgrades and developments reflect actual community needs. The study identifies priority areas for amenity improvements, supports climate-resilient infrastructure decisions, and highlights opportunities for activating under-utilised spaces.
Recommendations to enhance accessibility, connectivity, and waste management will help improve the visitor experience, while the findings offer a shared evidence base for Council, community groups, and the Surf Lifesaving Club to collaborate effectively.
Hutt City Council
Xyst assessed Avalon Park’s playground surfacing, completing HIC testing and identifying safety concerns. Staff provided testing certificates and recommendations to replace non-compliant surfaces, ensuring ongoing compliance and safety.