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Data.

This dataset was collected by Citizen Scientists at an official 'Survey Area' as part of the Litter Intelligence long-term litter monitoring programme. The data are freely and openly accessible to anyone. Download the raw data, share this survey, and learn more about the data collection methodology through the links at the bottom of the page.

Litter Survey

beach-icon Beach.

Ngāmotu beach - Middle

17 March 2025

Sustainable Coastlines

Neria Brewerton

Overview

B

3

1.5

5.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

28

Products

56

385

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 37 147
Resin pellets B N/A
Food wrappers 4 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 6 1
Bottles <= 2 L 1 40
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 11
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 15 67
Bottle caps & lids 3 7
Food containers 3 15
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 5
Paper & Cardboard 6 36
Cups, food trays & wrappers 5 31
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 5
Fabric & Textiles 5 78
Clothing, towels and linen 1 75
Rope, line or string (natural) 4 3
Other 5 1
Personal care items 1 1
Sanitary items 4 N/A
Foamed Plastic 2 3
Other Foamed Plastic 1 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 2
Rubber 1 120
Rubber footwear 1 120

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Previous survey in this area

Ngāmotu beach - Middle Taranaki Coastal Guardians
01 Dec, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
100
91%