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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

30 October 2026

Green School Taranaki

Damian Firth

Overview

B

4

3.0

1.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

40

Products

79

999

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 62 57
Resin pellets A N/A
Other Plastic 2 14
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 17
Food containers 1 7
Bottle neck rings 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Syringes 1 N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 54 17
Foamed Plastic 10 2
Other Foamed Plastic 2 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 8 1
Wood 4 904
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 904
Paper & Cardboard 2 24
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 24
Metal 1 12
Aluminium drink cans 1 12

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Previous survey in this area

Oakura Beach - Corbett Park Green School Taranaki
14 Aug, 2026
Items per 1,000m2
66
87%