Alps 2 Ocean Trail Manager Secondment
The Waitaki and Mackenzie District Councils engaged Xyst to provide a Trail Manager for the Alps 2 Ocean (A2O) cycleway until a candidate could be recruited. Our trails specialist stepped into this role for 6 months, which entailed covering the trail’s capital programme delivery, including the East Pukaki Trail off-roading, signage upgrades and various other […]
Ruapehu Tree Data Collection
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, condition, recommended works, life expectancy and a photo per tree. We used our in-house data collection tool to provide the data to Council (via shape file and Excel) for uploading […]
Hilltop to Akaroa Trail Feasibility Assessment
The Rod Donald Banks Peninsula Trust was looking to explore opportunities to create a walking and cycling route between Hilltop and Akaroa, an extension of Te Ara Pātaka (Summit Walkway), which they manage alongside other organisations. The Trust engaged Xyst to undertake a mainly high-level desktop exercise to scope out potential route options after undertaking […]
Ashburton Omnibus Reserve Management Plan
Xyst developed an Omnibus Reserve Management Plan for the Ashburton District covering approximately 120 reserves, using the process outlined in the Reserves Act 1977. This included gaining approval from Council at various stages throughout the process by writing and presenting reports to Council, undertaking two rounds of public consultation, engagement with iwi and engagement with […]
Ashburton Land Status Review and Classification
Xyst undertook a comprehensive review of all park and reserve land held by Ashburton District Council for open space purposes, to determine how the land was held, who the administering body of the land is under the Reserves Act 1977 and if land had been classified appropriately. We presented our findings and recommendations to Council […]
Subdivision Lighting Technical Reviews
Since 2021, Xyst has been providing technical reviews of lighting designs for residential subdivisions and commercial developments submitted for engineering approval. Xyst has completed over 70 technical reviews, most within 24 hours of receipt.
Hall Crescent Reserve Concept Design
Hutt City Council asked Xyst to improve the existing reserve and connect it to the surrounding environment. Through community engagement, we managed to identify key interventions that would resonate with the surrounding community and provide play opportunities, while improving accessibility through footpaths and amenity through planting.
Artificial Water Features in Parks
Risk Assessment Xyst conducted a risk assessment on Council-owned artificial water features located in public spaces. Xyst worked with Council to identify the assets to be assessed and agreed on the assessment criteria and risk matrix utilised to make the assessments. Using the site assessment tool SafetyCulture, we visited each asset and conducted a risk […]
Owen Delany Park Stadium and Sports Lighting
The Owen Delany Stadium hosts national and regional sporting events. Xyst were engaged to specify the stadium lighting for televised events and the lower rugby fields to semi-professional lighting standards. The project was procured by Xyst under an open tender and design build methodology. Project management was provided by Taupo District Council with Xyst performing […]
Parks and Community Facilities Planning
Team Leader – 3 Month Cover During the 3 months Xyst was engaged, staff provided support progressing key projects and land use applications, assessing resource consent applications and planting plans, providing general planning advice, preparing a resource consent application and supporting and mentoring the Parks and Facilities Advisor.
Tangiteroria Lane Boat Ramp
Resource Consent Application Xyst worked with Council staff and regional council staff to successfully secure a regional resource consent to authorise the continued occupation of the Coastal Marine Area for the Tangiteroria Lane Boat Ramp.
Cannons Creek Park Wetland Project
Reserves Act Approvals Council and Kāinga Ora proposed installing and upgrading significant public stormwater and wastewater infrastructure over Cannons Creek Park to enable the planned residential intensification of Eastern Porirua and improve the water and ecological quality of Kenepuru Stream. As the administering body, Council had to assess the necessary reserve closures and easements in […]