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

beach-icon Beach.

Paihia - Waitangi

27 January 2026

Northland Regional Council

Lucy Graham

Overview

A

3

2.3

0.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

37

Products

74

292

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 37 35
Resin pellets A N/A
Fishing gear 1 3
Bottle caps & lids 5 5
Cigarettes, butts & filters 6 1
Lollipop sticks 3 1
Safety & construction related 2 4
Food wrappers 5 6
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 2
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 8 5
Gardening & farming related 1 4
Rope 2 1
Foamed Plastic 12 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 10 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 2 1
Wood 11 217
Processed timber & pallet crates 11 217
Glass & Ceramic 9 26
Glass or ceramic fragments 9 26
Paper & Cardboard 5 12
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 5
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 4 7

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