Remarkables Park Lighting Design
Xyst prepared a lighting masterplan and design guide which set out the lighting typology to be applied to the various stages of the Remarkables Park development in Queenstown. This incorporated human centric lighting and dark sky lighting principles. Specific lighting design and been undertaken for commercial streets and car parks as each stage of the […]
Invercargill Airport Lighting
Xyst designed both the airside, drop-off zone lighting for the Invercargill Airport. This project was one of the first LED installations for airside aprons and required extensive modelling and management of light to prevent light spill and glare.
Trigg Crescent Playground Engagement
We undertook a targeted community engagement approach delivering 800 fliers to residents living within a 10-15 minute walk of the proposed playground site. The flier advertised a community drop-in session and provided a link to an online survey. Key stakeholders were also contacted and feedback was received. Approximately 50 people attended the community drop-in session […]
Hawea Historical Park Draft Co-Management Plan
Hawea Historical Park (the ‘Park’) is co-owned through a 50/50 partnership between mana whenua of the hapū Ngāti Hawea, Ngāti Hori, and Ngāti Hinemoa who are represented through the four marae, Kohupātiki, Matahiwi, Ruahāpia, and Waipatu, and the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council. To represent and acknowledge this unique concept and partnership, mana whenua fittingly bestowed […]
Tulloch Park Development – Lotteries Community Facilities Fund Application
Xyst assisted in the preparation of the text for the online application as well as the development of the budget, project timeframe and delivery milestones. Xyst also provided technical advice regarding the site layout and options for recreational and amenity features.
Reserves and Facilities Asset Management Plan Peer Review Proposal
Reviewed and scored each section based on IIMM 2016, IPWEA Parks Practice Notes and the Local Government Act 2002
Tourism Infrastructure Fund (TIF) Applications
The Mackenzie District Council engaged Xyst to submit successive applications to the Tourism Infrastructure Fund (TIF), administered by the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE). Each application process began with Xyst collaborating with Councillors and General Managers, reviewing the Long Term Plan and Te Manahuna Ki Uta (the region’s Destination Management Plan) to identify […]
Better Off Funding Application
The Mackenzie District Council engaged Xyst to compile a successful funding application for $1.55 million from the Better Off Fund, administered by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) as part of the Three Waters programme. Utilising prior consultation with the local Rūnanga and direction from the Council, General Managers identified six key projects for the […]
Karl Nesbitt
I have over 30 years’ experience in the horticulture, parks and open spaces, community facilities and customer service sectors. I have been involved in contract management, business development and quality assurance programs such as Yardstick. You can contact me for help with Project management Asset management Environmental landscape Open space development Cemeteries and crematoria Community, […]
Fairlie Dog Park
The Mackenzie District Council engaged Xyst to develop a dog park for the Fairlie Community and the region’s visitors. Xyst started by identifying the project’s scope through engagement with the Fairlie Community Board. Xyst then procured products for the Dog Park, including dog-proof perimeter fencing, hydro-seeding, a drinking fountain, waste receptacles, seating and signage (aligned […]
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