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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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Whangārei Heads - Ocean Beach

29 January 2026

Northland Regional Council

Lucy Graham

Overview

A

2

1.2

0.1

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

17

Products

34

17

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 23 12
Resin pellets B N/A
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Rope 3 5
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 15 3
Food wrappers 1 1
Foamed Plastic 8 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 5 1
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Metal 1 2
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Rubber 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Whangārei Heads - Ocean Beach Northland Regional Council
16 Jan, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
11
86%