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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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Wellington Harbour - Hataitai Beach, Evans Bay Parade

12 July 2025

Victoria University of Wellington Tramping Club

Liam Baldwin Jankiewicz

Overview

B

13

9.3

9.3

59m x 12m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

593

Products

420

6776

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 360 6122
Glass or ceramic fragments 353 685
Construction material 7 5437
Plastic 40 133
Resin pellets B N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Food wrappers 2 1
Safety & construction related 4 8
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 20 110
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 7
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 5 5
Other Plastic 7 1
Metal 11 149
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 3
Construction material 7 135
Other Metal 1 10
Foil wrappers 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 6 359
Rope, line or string (natural) 5 10
Clothing, towels and linen 1 349
Foamed Plastic 2 3
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 2 3
Wood 1 10
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 10

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Hataitai Beach, Evans Bay Parade Sustainable Coastlines
18 Jan, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
429
22%