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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

22 May 2026

Green School Taranaki

Damian Firth

Overview

B

8

8.0

0.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

59

Products

118

1670

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 83 77
Resin pellets A N/A
Fishing gear 1 2
Clothes pegs 1 5
Other Plastic 19 43
Gardening & farming related 51 15
Food wrappers 10 10
Bottle seals & tabs 1 2
Foamed Plastic 15 14
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 15 14
Metal 6 209
Aluminium drink cans 2 30
Other Metal 4 179
Other 4 0
Sanitary items 4 N/A
Paper & Cardboard 4 4
Cups, food trays & wrappers 4 4
Glass & Ceramic 3 1140
Construction material 1 891
Bottles & jars 2 249
Wood 2 224
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 224
Fabric & Textiles 1 2
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 2

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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%

Next survey in this area

Oakura Beach - Corbett Park Green School Taranaki
16 Jun, 2026
Items per 1,000m2
81
91%