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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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Hatea River - Whangarei

4 May 2026

Northland Regional Council

Nick Bamford

Overview

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4

3.0

1.1

50m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

596

Products

298

1978

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 180 384
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 54 51
Food wrappers 7 5
Bottles <= 2 L 1 53
Plastic utensils 1 2
Food containers 3 4
Vapes 1 69
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 74 69
Bottle caps & lids 20 34
Strapping bands & tape 11 16
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 4 79
Lollipop sticks 4 2
Foamed Plastic 60 134
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 55 130
Foam glazier spacers 2 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 3 2
Glass & Ceramic 45 1326
Glass or ceramic fragments 45 1326
Paper & Cardboard 8 123
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 8 123
Rubber 2 9
Inner-tubes and rubber sheet 1 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 7
Metal 2 1
Unidentifiable metal fragments 2 1
Other 1 1
Personal care items 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Hatea River - Whangarei Northland Regional Council
16 Jan, 2026
Items per 1,000m2
620
77%