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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

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Oakura Beach - Corbett Park

16 June 2026

Green School Taranaki

Damian Firth

Overview

B

12

12.2

1.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

81

Products

162

1653

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 136 68
Resin pellets A N/A
Other Plastic 17 55
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 110 3
Food wrappers 9 10
Foamed Plastic 11 14
Other Foamed Plastic 11 14
Metal 5 211
Aluminium drink cans 5 211
Paper & Cardboard 5 4
Cups, food trays & wrappers 5 4
Wood 2 224
Other Wood (specify) 2 224
Glass & Ceramic 1 239
Bottles & jars 1 239
Other 1 891
Other 1 891
Fabric & Textiles 1 2
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 2

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Oakura Beach - Corbett Park Green School Taranaki
30 Mar, 2026
Items per 1,000m2
54
60%