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.

Orangihina Harbourview Reserve - Te Atatu

8 April 2025

Hoop NZ

Neria Brewerton

Overview

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5

4.6

14.0

100m x 9m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

577

Products

519

12800

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 320 3123
Bottles & jars 307 2916
Glass or ceramic fragments 13 207
Plastic 141 2476
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle seals & tabs 3 2
Food containers 9 57
Bottles <= 2 L 2 162
Bottle caps & lids 8 67
Clothes pegs 2 4
Lollipop sticks 3 1
Straws 2 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 5 2018
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 84 79
Gardening & farming related 3 7
Strapping bands & tape 2 2
Plastic vehicle parts 1 72
Parking tickets & receipts 1 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 16 2
Foamed Plastic 39 40
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 31 29
Other Foamed Plastic 1 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 2 6
Foam glazier spacers 2 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 2
Wood 11 7003
Processed timber & pallet crates 10 7000
Other Wood (specify) 1 3
Metal 3 21
Aluminium drink cans 1 18
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Foil wrappers 1 1
Rubber 2 119
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 80
Rubber footwear 1 39
Paper & Cardboard 2 17
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 2 17
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1

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