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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Whangārei - Onerahi Pah Road (SEA)

3 November 2025

Northland Regional Council

Nick Bamford

Overview

A

3

4.3

0.7

100m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

136

Products

136

2249

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 76 102
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Plastic bags 1 1
Hangers & retail packaging 4 4
Gardening & farming related 1 1
Safety & construction related 2 3
Rope 3 1
Parking tickets & receipts 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 13 36
Food containers 5 8
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 24 36
Food wrappers 7 3
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 14 7
Glass & Ceramic 35 313
Glass or ceramic fragments 35 313
Wood 9 1433
Processed timber & pallet crates 9 1433
Foamed Plastic 9 160
Foam sponge 1 149
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 5 9
Polystyrene cups or food packs 2 1
Metal 4 165
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 152
Construction material 1 4
Foil wrappers 1 2
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 7
Fabric & Textiles 3 76
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 25
Clothing, towels and linen 2 51

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