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Xyst undertake a wide range of policy and planning development projects, drawing on the more than 60 years experience that its directors have in local government parks management and operation.
Whether it is a cemetery strategy, reserve management plan, or physical activity strategy, Xyst will always produce a document which is able to be implemented within the local government political environment, as well as enabling things to get done on the ground. A strength of Xyst is our ability to produce outcomes which are practical and relevant to the needs of the Parks and Recreation manager .
Previous policy and planning projects Xyst have delivered on include:
Matamata-Piako District Council – Parks Strategy 2011
Prepare a parks strategy identifying park categories, levels of service and defining the future requirements for park land and development contributions.
Queenstown Lakes District Council – Parks Strategy 2011
Prepare a parks strategy identifying park categories, levels of service and defining the future requirements for park land and development contributions.
NZ Recreation Association – Parks Categories and Levels of Service - 2011
Prepare a parks category system for New Zealand, together with a levels of service framework for promotion as a standard guideline to the NZ parks industry. Liaise with the International parks category development project.
City of Geraldton-Greenough (WA) – Public Toilet Strategy 2010
Prepare a public toilet strategy identifying levels of service and long term maintenance, renewal and development needs.
Whangarei District Council – Parks Strategy - 2010
Prepare a parks strategy identifying park categories, level of service and defining the future requirements for park land with reference to demographic issues and reflecting the ongoing development of the District.
Napier City Council – Parks Reserves Management Plan - 2008
Prepare an omnibus reserve management plan to cover all parks in the City of Napier.
Matamata-Piako District Council – Airstrip Reserves Management Plan Peer Review - 2009
Undertake a peer review of the Airstrip Reserve Management Plan developed by another consulting company.
Matamata-Piako District Council – Passive Reserves Management Plan - 2008
Prepare an omnibus reserve management plan to cover all active/sports parks in the district.
Matamata-Piako District Council – Active Reserves Management Plan - 2008
Prepare an omnibus reserve management plan to cover all active/sports parks in the district.
Waitomo District Council - Reserve Management Plan - 2008
Prepare a reserve management plan for Brook Park, Waitomo's principle destination park.
Queenstown Lakes District Council/Department of Conservation – Land Rationalisation - 2008 (Phase 2)
Working collaboratively with Council and the Department of Conservation, identify park land in the Queenstown and Wanaka area to be included in a rationalisation review. Undertake a detailed assessment of each site, including land information, and make recommendations on the appropriate organisation to manage each site in the long term.
Hastings District Council – Reserves Strategy - 2008
Update 2006 reserves strategy to reflect changes in demographic information following 2006 census, strengthen focus on sustainable development, strengthen coastal reserve provision, review and update Levels of Service in line with current Xyst Ltd approach and update parks inventory.
Waipa District Council – Reserves Strategy - 2008
Prepare a reserves strategy identifying reserve categories, levels of service and defining the future requirements for reserve land with reference to demographic issues and reflecting the ongoing development of the District.
Timaru District Council – Parks Strategy - 2007 and 2011
Prepare a parks strategy identifying parks categories, levels of service and defining the future requirements for park land with reference to demographic issues and reflecting the ongoing development of the District.
Matamata–Piako District Council – District Plan Tree Register - 2007
Identify and inspect significant trees in the district for inclusion in the District Plan Notable Trees Schedule.
Queenstown Lakes District Council – Reserves Management Plan - 2007
Prepare a reserve management plan for three of the active recreation reserves in the Wanaka ward.
Gore District Council – Physical Activity Strategy - 2007
Working collaboratively with Council, Sport Southland, health agencies and other community stakeholders together with SPARC sponsorship to produce a Physical Activity Plan that identifies actions that can be implemented by the project partners that will assist and encourage Gore people to be more physically active.
Queenstown Lakes District Council – Wanaka Sportsfield and Recreation Review - 2007
Undertake an assessment of current provision, consult with user groups, and make recommendations for future development to cater for the areas growth over the next 20 years. Produce a costed implementation plan.
Far North District Council – Aquatic Facilities Strategy - 2007
Preparation of background information to assist with the development of a strategy that will guide the Councils development of aquatic facilities and delivery of services over the medium to long term.
Queenstown Lakes District Council/Department of Conservation – Land Rationalisation – 2006 (Phase 1).
Working collaboratively with Council and the Department of Conservation, identify park land in the Queenstown and Wanaka area to be included in a rationalisation review. Undertake a detailed assessment of each site, including land information, and make recommendations on the appropriate organisation to manage each site in the long term.
Taupo District Council – Reserves Strategy – 2006
Prepare a reserves strategy identifying reserve categories, levels of service and defining the future requirements for reserve land with reference to demographic issues and reflecting the ongoing growth of the District.
Waitaki District Council – Reserves Strategy - 2005
Prepare a reserves strategy reviewing existing reserve provision on a community and district basis, and identifying opportunities for rationalisation and future requirements for reserve land with reference to demographic issues.
Matamata–Piako District Council – Reserves Management Plan - 2005
Prepare an omnibus Reserves Management Plan to cover all passive/amenity reserves in the district.
Hastings District Council – Reserves Strategy – 2006
Prepare a reserves strategy identifying suitability of existing reserve provision, and defining the future requirements for reserve land with reference to demographic issues and reflecting the ongoing growth of the District.
Queenstown Lakes District Council – Cemetery Policy and Standard Operating Procedures - 2005
Develop policy and standard operating procedures for the management of the District’s cemeteries.
Queenstown Lakes District Council – Development Contributions Policy – 2005
Provide parks and reserves input into this Council policy.
Dunedin City Council – Logan Park Recreational Review - 2005
Logan Park Recreation review to explore opportunities for sports clubs to work more closely and consider options for possible alternative governance structures.
Queenstown Lakes District Council – Camping Ground Strategy 2005 – 2007
Develop a strategy to address the issues facing council owned camp and holiday caravan parks in the district.
Taupo District Council – Tree and Vegetation Policy - 2004
Prepare a tree and vegetation policy for street and park trees and berm vegetation.
Tauranga City Council – Xeriscape Garden Project – 2003
Develop narrative and information display panels explaining the concept and benefits of xeriscape gardens (low water use) for use in public displays.
Tauranga District Council – Botanic Gardens Feasibility Study – 2003
Community Botanic Garden develop an approach for community consultation on the issues and options for developing a botanic garden on land be quested to Council.
Tasman District Council – Cemetery Policy and Standard Operating Procedures - 2003
Develop policy and standard operating procedures for the management of the District’s cemeteries.
Queenstown Lakes District Council – Environment Court Evidence - 2003
Prepare and present evidence for an Environment Court hearing in relation to a reserves development contribution.
Marlborough District Council – Parks Strategy – 2004
Prepare a draft Parks Strategy for MDC identifying surplus park land, suitability of existing park land and open space together with identifying minimum standards of asset provision on parks with reference to demographic issues and reflecting the ongoing growth of the District.
Queenstown Lakes District Council – Ben Lomond and Queenstown Hill Reserve Management Plan - 2003
Prepare a major management plan in consultation with the community for the areas of outstanding natural beauty surrounding the township of Queenstown.
Queenstown Lakes District Council – Reserves Development Plans - 2002
Prepare reserve development plans and asset summary to be used for establishing cost of future enhancements for impact/reserve contribution assessment. Project involves preparing a sketch plan and narrative for each of approximately 40 identified reserves.
Clutha District Council – Reserves Strategy - 2003
Prepare a reserves strategy for CDC identifying surplus reserve land, suitability of existing reserve and minimum standards of asset provision on reserve with reference to demographic issues and reflecting the ongoing growth of the District.
Queenstown Lakes District Council – Parks Strategy - 2001
Prepare a draft Parks Strategy for QLDC identifying surplus reserve land, suitability of existing reserve and minimum standards of asset provision on reserve with reference to demographic issues and reflecting the ongoing growth of the District.
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