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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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Waipū Beach - Surfclub

9 February 2026

Northland Regional Council

Lucy Graham

Overview

A

1

0.9

0.2

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

14

Products

28

53

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 12 26
Resin pellets A N/A
Food containers 1 12
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Fishing line 3 3
Hangers & retail packaging 1 2
Straws 1 1
Food wrappers 1 1
Other 6 6
Personal care items 4 5
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Cotton buds 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 4 15
Glass or ceramic fragments 4 15
Metal 3 3
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Foil wrappers 2 1
Fabric & Textiles 2 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 1
Wood 1 2
Wooden utensils 1 2

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Previous survey in this area

Waipū Beach - Surfclub Northland Regional Council
31 Jan, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
2
75%