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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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Lake Taharoa - by campground

10 February 2026

Northland Regional Council

Lucy Graham

Overview

A

2

1.0

0.8

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

40

Products

79

44

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 32 17
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 9 4
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Strapping bands & tape 3 4
Bottle caps & lids 3 1
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 1
Other Plastic 5 1
Food containers 2 1
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 11 2
Clothing, towels and linen 3 1
Rope, line or string (natural) 8 1
Other 9 14
Personal care items 6 14
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Paper & Cardboard 9 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 9 1
Metal 8 4
Foil wrappers 7 3
Construction material 1 1
Rubber 4 1
Rubber bands 4 1
Foamed Plastic 4 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 2 1
Wood 2 3
Wooden utensils 2 3

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Previous survey in this area

Lake Taharoa - by campground Northland Regional Council
10 Jan, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
16
45%