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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 - Hinds point, Pencarrow Coast

27 June 2025

Sustainable Coastlines

Helen Adams-Blackburn

Overview

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1

2.0

1.2

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

74

Products

149

1469

Type Count Weight (g)
Foamed Plastic 91 83
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 4 1
Foam glazier spacers 10 27
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 68 43
Foam sponge 6 6
Polystyrene cups or food packs 2 1
Other Foamed Plastic 1 5
Plastic 53 313
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 19 3
Safety & construction related 2 22
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Gardening & farming related 1 7
Bottles <= 2 L 1 10
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 209
Bottle neck rings 1 2
Straws 2 3
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 5
Bottle caps & lids 9 23
Parking tickets & receipts 2 3
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 3
Clothes pegs 4 8
Cable ties & zip ties 1 2
Food containers 1 2
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Plastic bags 1 9
Wood 4 1029
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 1029
Rubber 1 44
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 44

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Previous survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Hinds point, Pencarrow Coast Sustainable Coastlines
19 May, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
72
92%

Next survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Hinds point, Pencarrow Coast Victoria University of Wellington Tramping Club
30 Jul, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
28
80%