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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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Punakaiki - McMillans Road

13 November 2025

DOC - West Coast Tai Poutini

Don Neale

Overview

A

3

2.7

0.3

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

40

Products

80

7315

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 68 56
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Plastic sheeting 39 35
Food wrappers 17 16
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Rope 6 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Other 7 0
Faeces 1 N/A
Sanitary items 6 N/A
Foamed Plastic 2 3
Other Foamed Plastic 1 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Wood 1 255
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 255
Rubber 1 7000
Tyres 1 7000
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Punakaiki - McMillans Road Pacific Discovery
04 Nov, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
2
80%