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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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Whangaumu Bay - Wellingtons beach vehicle access

14 January 2026

Northland Regional Council

Lucy Graham

Overview

A

2

1.0

1.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

22

Products

43

64

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 18 42
Resin pellets A N/A
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 12
Food wrappers 5 2
Rope 1 2
Strapping bands & tape 3 8
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Other Plastic 3 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 16
Other 6 1
Personal care items 2 1
Sanitary items 4 N/A
Metal 5 7
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 5
Other Metal 1 1
Foil wrappers 2 1
Fabric & Textiles 4 2
Rope, line or string (natural) 2 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 1
Foamed Plastic 4 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 4 1
Wood 3 8
Wooden utensils 3 8
Rubber 2 2
Rubber bands 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Whangaumu Bay - Wellingtons beach vehicle access Northland Regional Council
30 Jan, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
4
56%