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 - Pacific Bay Beach,

14 January 2026

Northland Regional Council

Lucy Graham

Overview

A

2

1.3

0.8

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

52

Products

103

270

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 44 174
Resin pellets A N/A
Cable ties & zip ties 2 2
Other Plastic 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 9 4
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 5 2
Strapping bands & tape 2 1
Food wrappers 13 1
Rope 1 4
Safety & construction related 1 1
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Parking tickets & receipts 1 5
Hangers & retail packaging 1 6
Gardening & farming related 2 2
Plastic bags 1 20
Fishing line 1 1
Mesh bags 1 123
Glass & Ceramic 27 68
Glass or ceramic fragments 27 68
Paper & Cardboard 13 6
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 10 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 4
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 1
Foamed Plastic 7 3
Polystyrene cups or food packs 4 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 2 1
Rubber 6 7
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 6 7
Metal 4 11
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 10
Aluminium drink cans 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 2 1
Clothing, towels and linen 2 1

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