People with passion for the outdoors

if we can help you deliver a project

While we have impressive experience and expertise, our driving force is our passion for quality parks, public open spaces and community facilities. We know the health and wellbeing of a community is reflected in its outdoor spaces; the places where people go to play and for fresh air and exercise. These spaces ultimately enhance the ‘existence’ of a community.

To create spaces people love to visit, we help local government workers to deliver innovative solutions for their communities, consulting every community stakeholder in each project to ensure it meets their specific needs. Xyst also has a reputation for getting projects done, with practical, feasible and achievable solutions providing value-for-money outcomes.

The word ‘xyst’ comes from Ancient Greek and referred to long porticos used by athletes for exercise. 

Later the Romans adopted the word, using it to refer to garden walks or terraces.

There has always been a relationship between exercise, good health and the outdoors, which is why we have embraced the word in our company name, acknowledging a tradition that dates back to ancient times.

Recent Projects

Matamata Piako District Council
Xyst provided expert lighting advice on the proposed lighting rules for the new sport and recreation zone within the district plan.
Timaru District Council
Xyst provided independent expert advice on proposed lighting rules for the district plan in relation to the proposed Bat Protection Area.
Hutt City Council
Xyst continued to work with Hutt City Council on progressing Stage 2 of the park redevelopment. Xyst prepared full detailed design sets for consenting, tender and construction including General Arrangement, Set Out, Demolition, Earthworks, Levels and Drainage and Planting Plans. Stage 2 included a full perimeter concrete track, upgrade of the existing junior field, additional rest seating and amenity planting connection to the Stage 1 upgrade. Xyst also prepared the landscape specifications and pricing schedule for tender.
In partnership with Recreation Aotearoa
The parks planning masterclasses build practical knowledge, strengthen capability in reserves and parks planning, improve compliance and provided parks planners with an opportunity to network.

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Canada

Europe

South Africa

Global Benchmarking

Our benchmarking tools deliver “need to know” information for your business to inform your decision making and improve your service delivery.

Industry Alliances

Xyst is proud to be associated with the following industry organisations for the delivery of training and benchmarking services.