Waititi Trout Stream Holiday Park Development Plan

Xyst undertook a full review of the consenting history and regulatory and planning requirements for the Holiday Park. We coordinated a full site survey, geotechnical investigation and services investigation. Using this information we developed a long term concept plan for the redevelopment of the site. Xyst also project managed the first stage of the redevelopment.
Comprehensive Playground Inspection

Xyst visited the Castlepoint Holiday Park playground and conducted a Level 3 Comprehensive playground inspection. Xyst also provided Castlepoint Holiday Park with guidance to completing their own regular operational inspections on a monthly basis.
Clyde Holiday Park Lease

Xyst was engaged by Central Otago District Council to manage the transition of Clyde Camp’s lease. We developed a new long-term lease agreement encouraging investment in infrastructure such as cabins, toilets, and online booking. We prepared advertising materials, evaluated registrations of interest, and supported the selection of a new leaseholder. Xyst also liaised with stakeholders […]
Wyndham Campground Review

Southland District Council engaged Xyst to review the Wyndham Campground to understand current operations under the lease, the state of the facilities and to look at future options for this camping area, keeping the objective of cost neutrality for ratepayers in mind. We explored the differing operational models or agreements that could be considered, as […]
Haumoana Domain

CPTED Site Assessment and Recommendations Report Xyst undertook a high-level desktop analysis of Haumoana Domain, to review current and historic information alongside a high-level crime analysis using NZ Police Crime Snapshot. Xyst completed three visits to the Domain to conduct the CPTED site assessment – two during the day and one at night. To better […]
Camping Ground Review

Section 17A Services Delivery Review Through this review process Xyst spoke to Council’s operational, governance and financial staff, as well as camping ground operators and their governing bodies, to better understand the current operational model, performance and challenges. We considered the current agreements, legislative compliance, asset management and tourism/visitor offering. As a result we have […]
Lake Hakanoa Motor Caravan Park

Camping Ground Operations Review 2024 The review provided Council with a better understanding of the camp’s historic background including land status and overarching legislative requirements. It provided an assessment of the camp’s current facilities, operations, management and governance as well as the tourism and visitor offering. It provided an overview of the camp’s strengths and […]
Tom O’Neill

As a Consultant at Xyst I have been engaged in a range of areas including project management, asset management, planning, research and service delivery roles for Councils and Clubs. My work often entails liaising with local communities and key stakeholders to gain input and local perspectives on areas they are passionate about. With proven experience […]
Eric Hamilton

I support councils to develop clear policy and guidelines for managing public activities on public land. I do this by supporting council officers to manage natural and built assets, ensuring they are maintained and managed in a sustainable manner. This support includes helping council staff to grow and broaden their knowledge to manage people, activities, […]
Anne Relling

To assist councils and other agencies, I work with them to complete strategic and asset planning to help meet the recreational and open space needs of their communities. I also undertake project management on behalf of councils to implement actions identified in their long-term plans. It’s important to understand every client’s needs. That’s why we […]
Aidan Perry

Since starting with Xyst, I have been involved with a mixture of tree and asset condition assessments, playground maintenance reports and cemetery reviews. These roles involve working on the ground to provide Council’s with up to date data on their open space areas. I have also been involved in working alongside council to fill the […]
Alison Rawley

My key responsibility is project management of the Yardstick suite of benchmarking tools. This involves regular updates to the online tools on the Yardstick website, development of new survey and benchmark projects for clients, technical support, data analysis and reporting. It also involves liaison with partner industry organisations in Canada, Australia and New Zealand and […]