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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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Oreti Beach - Dunns Rd right of entrance

21 March 2026

James Hargest College - Duke of Edinburgh

Bronwyn Graham

Overview

A

2

1.6

0.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

19

Products

38

113

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 32 51
Resin pellets A N/A
Gloves 1 9
Cigarettes, butts & filters 6 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 16 19
Rope 3 1
Food wrappers 2 1
Fishing gear 1 1
Cigarette lighters 1 15
Strapping bands & tape 1 3
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Wood 3 50
Wooden utensils 2 6
Other Wood (specify) 1 44
Metal 2 11
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 8
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 3
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Oreti Beach - Dunns Rd right of entrance James Hargest College - Duke of Edinburgh
15 Jun, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
92
92%