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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Punakaiki - McMillans Road

18 August 2025

DOC - West Coast Tai Poutini

Don Neale

Overview

A

4

2.5

0.2

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

26

Products

51

10116

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 39 40
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 7 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 1
Plastic sheeting 24 7
Rope 7 31
Fabric & Textiles 10 76
Footwear & shoes 1 33
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 9 43
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Wood 1 10000
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 10000

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