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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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Tutukaka Harbour - Church Bay

14 January 2026

Northland Regional Council

Lucy Graham

Overview

A

2

2.5

0.8

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

44

Products

89

95

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 59 29
Resin pellets B N/A
Strapping bands & tape 4 2
Fibreglass fragments 8 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 10 2
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 2 2
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Food wrappers 5 1
Rope 6 11
Fishing line 15 1
Plastic sheeting 1 1
Other Plastic 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 11 30
Glass or ceramic fragments 10 29
Construction material 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 4 21
Fireworks 2 19
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 2
Rubber 4 4
Inner-tubes and rubber sheet 1 1
Other Rubber (specify) 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Construction & Automotive 1 1
Other 4 8
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Personal care items 3 8
Fabric & Textiles 4 1
Clothing, towels and linen 4 1
Metal 2 1
Foil wrappers 2 1
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Tutukaka Harbour - Church Bay Northland Regional Council
30 Jan, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
4
44%