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		<title>Cirtex announces supply partnership with ABG geosynthetics</title>
		<link>https://cirtexcivil.co.nz/technical-blog/cirtex-announces-supply-partnership-with-abg-geosynthetics/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Cirtex Team]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:14:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cirtex is pleased to announce a new supply partnership with ABG Geosynthetics, a leading manufacturer of advanced drainage geocomposites.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[Cirtex is pleased to announce a new supply partnership with ABG Geosynthetics, a leading manufacturer of advanced drainage geocomposites.]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Achieving Compliance During High Rainfall</title>
		<link>https://cirtexcivil.co.nz/technical-blog/achieving-compliance-during-high-rainfall/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Cirtex Team]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:46:13 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Erosion & Sediment Control]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[In mid November after the opening up of several earthworks areas the Auckland region experience some significantly large rainfall events. One of our good customers rang to seek some assistance as they were struggling compliant discharge. ]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[In mid November after the opening up of several earthworks areas the Auckland region experience some significantly large rainfall events. One of our good customers rang to seek some assistance as they were struggling compliant discharge. ]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Flow Performance in Subsoil Drainage</title>
		<link>https://cirtexcivil.co.nz/technical-blog/flow-performance-in-subsoil-drainage/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Cirtex Team]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:19:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Subsoil drainage systems are critical components of infrastructure, designed to manage subsurface water effectively. In this blog, we consider the performance of Filter Sleeve as a pipe sleeve filter in comparison to a geotextile wrapped trench or a geotextile wrapped pipe.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[Subsoil drainage systems are critical components of infrastructure, designed to manage subsurface water effectively. In this blog, we consider the performance of Filter Sleeve as a pipe sleeve filter in comparison to a geotextile wrapped trench or a geotextile wrapped pipe.]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Cirtex Announces Distributor Alliance with Tensar</title>
		<link>https://cirtexcivil.co.nz/technical-blog/cirtex-announces-distributor-alliance-with-tensar/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Cirtex Team]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 18:33:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cirtex is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Tensar, a global leader in geogrid technology and soil reinforcement solutions. ]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[Cirtex is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Tensar, a global leader in geogrid technology and soil reinforcement solutions. ]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Raft Foundations</title>
		<link>https://cirtexcivil.co.nz/technical-blog/raft-foundations/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Cirtex Team]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2024 22:36:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We’re going to examine why Raft Foundations are a cost-effective option when building a solid footing, depending on the soil and site conditions.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[We’re going to examine why Raft Foundations are a cost-effective option when building a solid footing, depending on the soil and site conditions.]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Microplastics in the environment</title>
		<link>https://cirtexcivil.co.nz/technical-blog/microplastics-in-the-environment/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Cirtex Team]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 23:01:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Microplastics come from a wide range of products. We use polymer-based products in our daily life all the time. This includes but is not limited to clothing, household items, stationery, packaging, even personal hygiene items such as masks and gloves.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[Microplastics come from a wide range of products. We use polymer-based products in our daily life all the time. This includes but is not limited to clothing, household items, stationery, packaging, even personal hygiene items such as masks and gloves.]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Cirtex Chemical Treatment Offerings</title>
		<link>https://cirtexcivil.co.nz/technical-blog/cirtex-chemical-treatment-offerings/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Cirtex Team]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 20:40:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[It is typically the case across New Zealand there is a requirement with any project of significant size to implement a chemical treatment to assist with achieving compliant discharge standards in relation to sediment. Along with your Erosion and Sediment Control Plan which details the Environmental Controls for your site, you will also need a Chemical Treatment Management Plan for council approval.  ]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[It is typically the case across New Zealand there is a requirement with any project of significant size to implement a chemical treatment to assist with achieving compliant discharge standards in relation to sediment. Along with your Erosion and Sediment Control Plan which details the Environmental Controls for your site, you will also need a Chemical Treatment Management Plan for council approval.  ]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Potholes on the State Highway Network</title>
		<link>https://cirtexcivil.co.nz/technical-blog/potholes-on-the-state-highway-network/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Cirtex Team]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 19:14:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Potholes have been a hot topic in the news recently, highlighted by the increased traffic over the holiday period, and the very high rainfall we have had in some regions. However, while a pothole is very inconvenient and sometimes downright dangerous, it is simply a manifestation of something else wrong with the pavement such as drainage, insufficient sealing or a weakened basecourse. ]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[Potholes have been a hot topic in the news recently, highlighted by the increased traffic over the holiday period, and the very high rainfall we have had in some regions. However, while a pothole is very inconvenient and sometimes downright dangerous, it is simply a manifestation of something else wrong with the pavement such as drainage, insufficient sealing or a weakened basecourse. ]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Evaluating the benefits of geogrid in foundation applications with onsite testing</title>
		<link>https://cirtexcivil.co.nz/technical-blog/benefits-of-geogrid-in-foundation-applications-with-onsite-testing/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Cirtex Team]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2022 22:38:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A key challenge in getting geosynthetics more widely accepted in the industry is to use them not only on keynote projects, but smaller, everyday projects.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[A key challenge in getting geosynthetics more widely accepted in the industry is to use them not only on keynote projects, but smaller, everyday projects.]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>GEOANZ Conference &#8211; Advances in Geosynthetics 2022</title>
		<link>https://cirtexcivil.co.nz/technical-blog/geoanz-conference-advances-in-geosynthetics/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Cirtex Team]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2022 20:22:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cirtex attended the GEOANZ Conference in Brisbane, Australia organised by the Australasian Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS).]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[Cirtex attended the GEOANZ Conference in Brisbane, Australia organised by the Australasian Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS).]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Types of Retaining walls</title>
		<link>https://cirtexcivil.co.nz/technical-blog/types-of-retaining-walls/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Cirtex Team]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2022 10:16:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[When we think of a retaining wall, we often default to the most common type we see around, or some favourite concept we have always had without researching the options available. Considering that retaining walls are one of the most expensive features of any earthwork’s development, commercial, industrial or residential its worth taking a moment to look at the benefits and costs of various types of walls.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[When we think of a retaining wall, we often default to the most common type we see around, or some favourite concept we have always had without researching the options available. Considering that retaining walls are one of the most expensive features of any earthwork’s development, commercial, industrial or residential its worth taking a moment to look at the benefits and costs of various types of walls.]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Retaining Walls – 5 points you need to consider</title>
		<link>https://cirtexcivil.co.nz/technical-blog/retaining-walls-5-points-you-need-to-consider/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Cirtex Team]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2021 22:52:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Retaining walls are one of the most common landscape features in New Zealand for commercial and residential developments, and also one of the most expensive and least understood.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[Retaining walls are one of the most common landscape features in New Zealand for commercial and residential developments, and also one of the most expensive and least understood.]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>The basics of grassing</title>
		<link>https://cirtexcivil.co.nz/technical-blog/the-basics-of-grassing/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Cirtex Team]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2020 23:28:53 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Slope Stability Systems]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[A comprehensive overview of the things to consider when grassing. Additional information and guidance in relation to a specific project when required.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[A comprehensive overview of the things to consider when grassing. Additional information and guidance in relation to a specific project when required.]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Quantifying the benefit of geogrid in a New Zealand pavement</title>
		<link>https://cirtexcivil.co.nz/technical-blog/quantifying-the-benefit-of-geogrid-in-a-new-zealand-pavement/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Cirtex Team]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2020 23:24:35 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Geosynthetics]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cirtex, along with our international supply partners have had many decades of experience with geosynthetics in pavements and have recently developed a revised version of our innovative CAPLab pavement design tool, CAPLab2020.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[Cirtex, along with our international supply partners have had many decades of experience with geosynthetics in pavements and have recently developed a revised version of our innovative CAPLab pavement design tool, CAPLab2020.]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Geotextile and Geogrid &#8211; Doing the basics better</title>
		<link>https://cirtexcivil.co.nz/technical-blog/geotextile-and-geogrid-doing-the-basics-better/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Cirtex Team]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2019 22:48:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[With geotextiles and geogrids becoming ever more popular and integrated in a wide variety of civil works, it is easy to become complacent as to the selection and use of the correct grade and type of product to perform the engineering function we are looking to achieve.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[With geotextiles and geogrids becoming ever more popular and integrated in a wide variety of civil works, it is easy to become complacent as to the selection and use of the correct grade and type of product to perform the engineering function we are looking to achieve.]]></content:encoded>
					
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