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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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Matapouri Beach - Morrison Ave Carpark

28 January 2026

Northland Regional Council

Lucy Graham

Overview

A

2

1.7

0.2

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

14

Products

28

413

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 16 7
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 1 1
Fishing line 1 1
Food wrappers 4 1
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 1
Foamed Plastic 6 3
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 4 1
Other Foamed Plastic 1 1
Wood 4 380
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 380
Metal 1 22
Other Metal 1 22
Glass & Ceramic 1 1
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Matapouri Beach - Morrison Ave Carpark Northland Regional Council
17 Jan, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
5
70%