Jenn Benden
As a Director, my focus at Xyst is across parks and recreation consulting, business development, managing staff, and strategic direction. I grew up in Vancouver, Canada, have lived and worked in Australia, and now live in New Zealand. My specialist areas are strategic planning for parks, sport and community facilities, as well as project management […]
Trees
The management of trees and the urban forest is vital to mitigating the effects of climate change and to the health and wellbeing of communities
Trails
We do everything required to create safe, sustainable trails that allow people to enjoy the outdoors without having an impact on the environment
Sport & Recreation Planning
From feasibility studies to project managing construction, we create functional, safe and vibrant facilities that cater for people’s needs
Service Delivery
From procuring and managing contractors to the practical implementation of strategic work, we can help you to deliver services efficiently
Research
Along with Yardstick, our international benchmarking program for local government, if you need research to make good decisions, we can get it for you
Amenities & Facilities
Good quality, safe and well-maintained public amenities are essential for the convenience and comfort of people using our public spaces
Project Management
We specialise in providing specialist project management skills for parks, recreation and community projects.
Play Spaces
From redevelopments to new builds, our children need safe, fun play spaces to get them outside for fresh air and exercise
Open Space Planning
Open space planning encompases everything to do with policy for open spaces in our communities including parks and playgrounds
Lighting
Our award-winning, qualified independent lighting designer provides a wide range of specialist lighting advice to the local government, tourism and port sectors
Cemeteries
With the growing demand for land and space, we can provide you with efficient strategies and solutions for managing cemeteries