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

11 August 2025

Green School Taranaki

Damian Firth

Overview

B

20

20.0

1.9

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

98

Products

195

5142

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 139 389
Resin pellets B N/A
Strapping bands & tape 1 8
Gardening & farming related 2 110
Other Plastic 106 54
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Syringes 2 N/A
Bottle caps & lids 6 10
Fishing gear 2 1
Food wrappers 7 1
Straws 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 9
Plastic utensils 2 5
Plastic sheeting 2 177
Rope 1 1
Vapes 1 5
Safety & construction related 2 4
Plastic bags 1 2
Foamed Plastic 27 15
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 24 10
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 3 5
Wood 16 4324
Processed timber & pallet crates 16 4324
Glass & Ceramic 5 394
Glass or ceramic fragments 3 13
Bottles & jars 2 381
Metal 4 18
Aluminium drink cans 1 12
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 6
Paper & Cardboard 4 2
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 4 2

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