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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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Napier Port - North Beach

3 November 2025

Napier Port Litter Project

Hannah Strauss

Overview

B

8

3.3

2.3

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

96

Products

193

13580

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 91 282
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Food wrappers 1 4
Fibreglass fragments 2 9
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 38 148
Fishing line 4 78
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 44 42
Glass & Ceramic 74 9043
Glass or ceramic fragments 29 35
Construction material 45 9008
Metal 13 4029
Aluminium drink cans 5 79
Unidentifiable metal fragments 8 3950
Paper & Cardboard 6 12
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 6 12
Fabric & Textiles 5 212
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 5 212
Wood 3 1
Wooden utensils 3 1
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Napier Port - North Beach Napier Port Litter Project
28 Jul, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
136
8%

Next survey in this area

Napier Port - North Beach Napier Port Litter Project
30 Jan, 2026
Items per 1,000m2
134
60%