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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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Pukerua Bay - Pukerua bay pa site

1 March 2026

Pukerua Bay Litter Monitoring Group

Gillian Candler

Overview

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5

3.3

3.3

100m x 10m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

277

Products

277

20893

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 208 768
Resin pellets A N/A
Clothes pegs 2 1
Lollipop sticks 6 3
Bottle caps & lids 17 50
Bottle seals & tabs 7 2
Shotgun wadding & shells 5 15
Straws 7 1
Strapping bands & tape 10 15
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 92 130
Bottles <= 2 L 3 32
Safety & construction related 3 260
Gardening & farming related 17 43
Plastic utensils 1 1
Bacterial habitat wheels 1 1
Rope 20 76
Fishing gear 7 40
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 2
Other Plastic 2 7
Plastic bags 2 35
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 2
Baskets, crates & trays 1 52
Wood 50 20046
Other Wood (specify) 2 46
Processed timber & pallet crates 48 20000
Glass & Ceramic 10 40
Glass or ceramic fragments 10 40
Foamed Plastic 6 17
Foam sponge 3 16
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 1
Other 3 22
Personal care items 3 22

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Previous survey in this area

Pukerua Bay - Pukerua bay pa site Pukerua Bay Litter Monitoring Group
16 Nov, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
222
66%