Onewhero Domain Sports Lighting
Xyst provided a full technical specification for the upgrade of the sports lighting at Onewhero Domain. We reviewed the selected design against the client brief and Standard AS 2560 (Guide to Sports Lighting) and Standard AS/NZS 4282:2023 (Control of the obtrusive effects of outdoor lighting). Confirmation was provided that the design meets resource consent requirements. […]
Timaru District Plan Lighting Rules:

Expert Evidence Xyst provided a detailed memo for the planner reporting to the hearings panel, detailing the effectiveness or otherwise of the amendments to the rules proposed by submitters.
Matamata Piako District Plan Lighting Rules

Xyst assisted the Council with independent lighting advice as to the suitability, or otherwise, of the proposed lighting rules.
Accessibility, CPTED Assessments and Recommendations Report
Whakatāne District Playgrounds Xyst visited all playgrounds in the Whakatāne District and physically assessed and surveyed each. The survey was developed on best practice universal design principles, with consideration of both minimum accessibility standards and recent best practice, as promoted by Recreation Aotearoa. Xyst also assessed each playground against international best practice CPTED principles. Subsequently, […]
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 […]