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.
Annette Campion
I provide expertise and an in-depth understanding of planning for parks. I am engaged to undertake assessments of parks and recreation provision, analysis of park acquisitions and business cases for park development proposals. I am also the secretary of the Te Motu a Hiaroa (Puketutu Island) Management Trust which reflects a co-governance arrangement for a […]
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 […]