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 […]
Parks Management and Operations Review
Xyst was engaged to review the functions and services undertaken by the Parks and Recreation team within the Operations business unit at Nelson City Council. The review sought to understand which functions and services Council’s Parks and Recreation Team currently provides in regards to the operational management of Council’s parks, reserves, and public facilities, the […]
Parks Review
Xyst was engaged to review the functions and services undertaken by the District Parks Planning and District Parks Operations within the Operations Department at Taupo District Council. Specifically, the review sought to: Identify what policy and plans are currently in place and what is on the agenda to complete currently Develop a clear hierarchy of […]
Cemetery Capacity and Land Feasibility Review
The Kapiti Coast District Council engaged Xyst to conduct a two-part review of its Cemetery provision. The first stage of this project looked at the District’s remaining cemetery capacity at Awa Tapu, Otaki and Waikanae. To complete this review Xyst assessed interment trends and future projections. The team also looked for opportunities to optimise the […]
Camping Ground Activity
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 their governing bodies, to better understand the current operational model, performance and challenges. We considered the current agreements, legislative compliance, asset management and tourism/visitor offering. As a result we have […]
Open Space Operations and Maintenance Contract
Xyst worked closely with Council to undertake the procurement for the Open Space Operations and Maintenance contract. This involved developing a procurement plan, contract writing, reviewing specifications, preparing tender and evaluation documents, and facilitating and moderating an evaluation panel – for a two staged (ROI and RFP) open competitive tender process.
Lake Alexandrina Community Engagement
Xyst was engaged by the Mackenzie District Council to provide management support for the Lake Alexandrina and McGregor Reserves, which over successive years had fallen down the Council’s work programme. Initially, Xyst worked with Council staff to rekindle relationships with community representatives, and to discuss management issues as raised by the community and within a […]
Community Engagement and Concept Plan
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 interviews with key stakeholders and an online survey to the surrounding community. This was advertised via site signage and through a community Facebook page. Based on the feedback from the […]