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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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Waipapakauri - 90 Mile Beach

23 December 2025

Northland Regional Council

Richard Griffiths

Overview

B

2

1.2

0.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

10

Products

19

36

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 14 28
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 1 4
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 1
Cigarette lighters 1 18
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 1
Safety & construction related 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 4 8
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 2 7
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 2 1
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

Waipapakauri - 90 Mile Beach Northland Regional Council
12 Dec, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
14
61%