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

beach-icon Beach.

Kai Iwi - Main Beach

13 October 2025

Kai Iwi School

Holly Lennox

Overview

A

13

15.2

13.3

98m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

506

Products

992

211

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 980 184
Resin pellets D N/A
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Food containers 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 11 28
Straws 5 2
Safety & construction related 1 5
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Other Plastic 2 4
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 956 139
Paper & Cardboard 4 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 4 1
Fabric & Textiles 3 22
Footwear & shoes 2 21
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1
Wood 3 1
Other Wood (specify) 3 1
Rubber 1 1
Construction & Automotive 1 1
Foamed Plastic 1 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 2

Materials

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