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

beach-icon Beach.

Tapuae Marine Reserve - Hermit Hill

23 April 2026

DOC Taranaki Marine Reserve Rangers

Oscar Cotter

Overview

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6

4.4

5.7

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

173

Products

346

3752

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 296 389
Resin pellets B N/A
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Cable ties & zip ties 2 1
Rope 5 10
Strapping bands & tape 12 23
Lollipop sticks 10 5
Plastic bags 1 1
Safety & construction related 6 35
Gardening & farming related 7 13
Syringes 4 N/A
Food containers 12 25
Pens & Stationery 2 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 4 7
Fishing gear 8 8
Bottle seals & tabs 4 1
Clothes pegs 2 5
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 7
Bottle caps & lids 32 48
Other Plastic 1 1
Plastic utensils 1 1
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Straws 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 177 193
Foamed Plastic 38 14
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 22 11
Other Foamed Plastic 2 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 13 1
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Wood 7 3327
Processed timber & pallet crates 7 3327
Glass & Ceramic 2 2
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 2
Rubber 1 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 1
Metal 1 12
Aluminium drink cans 1 12
Other 1 7
Appliances & electronics 1 7

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