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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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Napier Port - North Beach

30 January 2026

Napier Port Litter Project

Hannah Strauss

Overview

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8

2.5

2.3

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

134

Products

267

1795

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 157 242
Resin pellets A N/A
Fishing line 6 121
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 56 57
Bottle caps & lids 3 7
Food wrappers 23 19
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 69 38
Glass & Ceramic 60 875
Construction material 14 785
Glass or ceramic fragments 46 90
Fabric & Textiles 27 622
Clothing, towels and linen 3 335
Rope, line or string (natural) 6 20
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 18 267
Metal 8 44
Foil wrappers 4 1
Aluminium drink cans 4 43
Other 7 5
Personal care items 7 5
Rubber 5 1
Chewing gum 5 1
Foamed Plastic 3 6
Foam sponge 3 6

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Previous survey in this area

Napier Port - North Beach Napier Port Litter Project
03 Nov, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
96
48%