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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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Tawharanui - Anchor Bay

22 October 2025

Pacific Discovery

Anastasia Collier

Overview

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8

3.9

3.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

33

Products

66

1760

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 39 130
Resin pellets C N/A
Fishing line 19 34
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 6 7
Plastic bags 5 80
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 3
Food wrappers 3 1
Other Plastic 2 4
Fabric & Textiles 19 338
Rope, line or string (natural) 2 7
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 11 267
Clothing, towels and linen 4 61
Canvas, sailcloth & sacking (hessian) 2 3
Metal 3 4
Aluminium drink cans 1 2
Fishing related 2 2
Other 3 3
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Personal care items 2 3
Wood 2 1285
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 1285

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Previous survey in this area

Tawharanui - Anchor Bay Pacific Discovery
22 Oct, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
33
59%