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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Hatea River - Whangarei

16 January 2026

Northland Regional Council

Nick Bamford

Overview

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5

4.3

1.3

50m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

620

Products

310

3256

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 168 1580
Resin pellets A N/A
Strapping bands & tape 4 16
Bottles <= 2 L 1 989
Safety & construction related 2 360
Parking tickets & receipts 3 1
Fishing line 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 8 14
Bottle neck rings 4 1
Food containers 1 1
Clothes pegs 1 2
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Straws 3 3
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 58 28
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 49 24
Plastic bags 8 126
Food wrappers 14 4
Plastic sheeting 3 7
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 5 1
Foamed Plastic 70 8
Ear plugs 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 2 1
Other Foamed Plastic 3 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 4 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 13 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 47 3
Glass & Ceramic 42 507
Glass or ceramic fragments 42 507
Paper & Cardboard 10 21
Cups, food trays & wrappers 4 14
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 6 7
Wood 8 1071
Corks 2 1
Processed timber & pallet crates 6 1070
Rubber 6 15
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 3
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 2 2
Construction & Automotive 1 8
Other Rubber (specify) 2 2
Fabric & Textiles 4 43
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 42
Rope, line or string (natural) 2 1
Metal 1 3
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 3
Other 1 8
Personal care items 1 8

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