Service: Lighting

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 […]

Nelson Airport

Recreation Assessment and Expert Witness An independent recreation impact assessment and expert witness services were provided to Nelson Airport, who submitted a Notice of Requirement (NoR) and Proposed Private Plan Change 30, in relation to the extension of their runway.

Woodlands Homestead Lighting Upgrade

Xyst prepared a lighting masterplan for the sensitive lighting of the homestead over time. The first stage involved the lighting of paths and the building facade.

Westshore Esplanade Toilet

Performance Reassessment and Recommendations Report Xyst conducted a physical facility assessment using ArcGIS Survey 123 based on best-practice criteria. We then analysed high-level community input and considered the existing location along with two other alternative locations for a renewed facility. We considered key feasibility criteria for siting, including resource consenting and proximity to services and […]

Subdivision Lighting Technical Reviews

Since 2021, Xyst has been providing technical reviews of lighting designs for residential subdivisions and commercial developments submitted for engineering approval. Xyst has completed over 70 technical reviews, most within 24 hours of receipt.

Owen Delany Park Stadium and Sports Lighting

The Owen Delany Stadium hosts national and regional sporting events. Xyst were engaged to specify the stadium lighting for televised events and the lower rugby fields to semi-professional lighting standards. The project was procured by Xyst under an open tender and design build methodology. Project management was provided by Taupo District Council with Xyst performing […]

Nelson Sports Field Capacity Review

This review addressed the community desire for increased winter sports training capacity in Nelson. The objective of the report was to provide independent professional advice to Nelson City Council on whether a proposed artificial sports turf is the best solution to a shortage of playing fields in the Nelson City area. And, if not, to […]

Sports Field Capacity Review

The issue to be addressed by this review was the community desire for increased winter sports training capacity in Nelson. The objective of the report was to provide independent professional advice to Nelson City Council on whether a proposed artificial sports turf is the best solution to a shortage of playing fields in the Nelson […]

Pookeno Multi-Purpose Court Lighting

Xyst undertook preliminary lighting design and specification for a refurbished multi-purpose sports court, along with a technical review of the selected supplier. The outcome was a high quality 350 lux LED lighting scheme using Musco Lighting luminaires that is fully shielded, avoiding light spill for neighbours and protecting the night sky.

Sports Fields Lease Model Review

Xyst was contracted to complete this piece of work which included desktop analysis, stakeholder consultation and option analysis. For the purpose of this report, only green fields were considered which included sports such as: rugby, touch rugby, football, softball, athletics, lacrosse etc. Exclusions from this report included hard surfaces and specialised surfaces such as tennis […]

Paul Wilson

My primary role is to manage the team at Xyst’s Napier office and to assist our other consultants to bring innovative, best practice solutions for our clients. I have deep knowledge across the key areas of Xyst’s services and share it for our collective benefit. I’m the go-to guy for technical issues and problem solving. I […]