Russell Kororareka Cemetery
Extension Detailed Design Xyst delivered the Detailed Design for the Russell / Kororareka Cemetery Extension, providing a comprehensive set of landscape architectural drawings, a landscape specification, and a schedule of quantities for the contractor to price and implement the works. The detailed design translates the approved concept plan (initially undertaken by Xyst) into plans for […]
Russell Kororareka Cemetery
Extension Concept Plan Xyst worked with Far North District Council to develop a concept plan for the Russell / Kororareka Cemetery extension in the Bay of Islands. The project aimed to expand the cemetery by 2,272 m² to meet future interment needs while respecting the site’s cultural significance and scenic hillside location. The project involved engagement […]
Masterton Cemeteries
Network Capacity Review and Site Analysis Report Xyst worked with Masterton District Council to assess the future capacity and management of six of the district’s council-owned cemeteries: Pioneer, Archer Street, Riverside, Mauriceville West, Hastwell, and Tinui. The project involved analysing interment records, demographic trends, population growth, and evolving community preferences, supported by desktop site investigations […]
Te Kuiti Cemetery Extension Plans
Xyst reviewed local interment trends to understand future needs and ensure the cemetery can continue to serve the community well into the future. These insights informed the cemetery extension design, helping allocate space thoughtfully across a range of interment options. In planning the extension, we placed strong emphasis on: – providing for the community’s ongoing […]
Cemeteries Network Masterplan
The Masterplan focused on the potential expansion of interments and the range of interment types across the three cemeteries: Bowen, Proserpine, and Collinsville. Xyst developed modern service options within the Masterplan’s framework and outlined layouts for each cemetery, taking into account plot types, arrangement, land management, access, shade, wayfinding, and ecological upgrades to create a […]
Cemetery Strategy 2025
Xyst developed a strategy to address the following three key elements: Legacy – assessing the Legacy of existing cemeteries, including their historical and cultural significance, community expectations and preservation needs as well as minimising operational costs and a strategy for making information available/visible; The Now – evaluating current infrastructure, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. This […]
Cemeteries Masterplan
Xyst conducted a review of interment trends, to predict the percentage of interments within the region’s cemeteries. This will support the development of options to inform the strategic and network framework Masterplan, and to guide the future expansion, development, and management of the Port Pirie regions’ cemeteries. This will provide high-quality spaces that; cater for […]
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 […]
Regional or Joint Cemetery Shared Service Investigation
Xyst prepared a report exploring existing examples of shared cemetery facilities within New Zealand and Australia and discussed the benefits and challenges relevant to the client and their District. The report also provides a high-level breakdown of each surrounding local authority’s current position and an overall conclusion.
Manakau Cemetery Plot Identification
Xyst supplied Horowhenua District Council with an accurate detailed plot schedule of whom is buried in each plot and identified where adjustments need to be made to create a one source of accurate information. Xyst supplied Horowhenua with a report on recommendations that align with best practices on the process from Booking to Interment
Cemetery Capacity Investigation – Future Planning
We worked with Porirua City Council to understand their existing cemetery capacity and the future space required, to ensure Council can provide interment options for the next 30 years. Xyst considered a wide range of factors, including future utilisation of the existing land, to ensure it could be used to its full potential. The report […]
Cemetery Concept Plans and Capacity Analysis
Xyst undertook site analysis with key staff, an assessment of the statutory framework, a two-stage public engagement process, mana whenua engagement, and community board and council engagement in order to understand the cemetery network constraints and opportunities and to prepare and test concept plans and network priorities. Once completed, we analysed the plans to provide […]
Memorial Headstone Safety Audit
The intent of the audit by Xyst was to inspect memorial headstones for stability/soundness and identify any headstones that may present a risk to cemetery visitors and staff. To provide some context, in July 2000 a six-year-old child died as a result of a collapsed headstone in a UK cemetery. UK Councils responded by increasing […]
Executive Placement Parks and Facilities Manager
Xyst provided the expertise of a mature and experienced manager to cover the role for a period of 9 months. The role was both operational and managing the in-house service delivery staff covering cemeteries, parks, trails, trees, public toilets, playgrounds and minor capital projects.
Asset & Facility Risk Assessments
New councillors were worried about the risks posed to their community, so the Mackenzie District Council engaged Xyst to perform a risk assessment on a range of community facilities and assets. Xyst’s team started by performing several site assessments, including the Albury Playground, Twizel Machinery Display, and Twizel Pool, producing several advisory reports for the […]