While we have impressive experience and expertise, our driving force is our passion for quality parks, public open spaces and community facilities. We know the health and wellbeing of a community is reflected in its outdoor spaces; the places where people go to play and for fresh air and exercise. These spaces ultimately enhance the ‘existence’ of a community.
To create spaces people love to visit, we help local government workers to deliver innovative solutions for their communities, consulting every community stakeholder in each project to ensure it meets their specific needs. Xyst also has a reputation for getting projects done, with practical, feasible and achievable solutions providing value-for-money outcomes.
The word ‘xyst’ comes from Ancient Greek and referred to long porticos used by athletes for exercise.
Later the Romans adopted the word, using it to refer to garden walks or terraces.
There has always been a relationship between exercise, good health and the outdoors, which is why we have embraced the word in our company name, acknowledging a tradition that dates back to ancient times.
Projects
Expert Witness – Te Tai o Poutini Plan (Lighting)
Xyst reviewed the Lighting policies, objectives and rules of the combined West Coast District Plan and provided evidence to Commissioners and advise to the reporting
Margaret Mahy Playground Maintenance Plan
Following the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, the government’s Recovery Plan had a “city-wide family playground” as one of the elements of the East Frame. Xyst were
Waipā District Council Cemetery Concept Plans and Capacity Analysis
We undertook site analysis with key staff, an assessment of the statutory framework, a two-stage public engagement process, mana whenua engagement, community board and council
Pakipaki Pouwhenua
This project brought numerous enhancements to a section of State Highway 2, which passes the Pakipaki community and Te Kura o Pakipaki, all aimed at
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Global Benchmarking
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Industry Alliances
Xyst is proud to be associated with the following industry organisations for the delivery of training and benchmarking services.
