Since 2019, New Zealand's litter problem has only gotten worse.
The 2022 National Litter Audit found a 72 percent increase in plastic since 2019.
While construction waste, when totalled nationally, was the largest contributor to litter weight overall.
However, there was a drop in the number of cigarette butts found.
Keep New Zealand Beautiful CEO Heather Saunderson joined Mike Hosking.
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