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 - Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone Beach

5 August 2025

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Overview

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2

4.0

1.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

84

Products

168

598

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 146 308
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 11 25
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Bottles <= 2 L 1 15
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Clothes pegs 2 2
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 8
Food containers 7 60
Food wrappers 36 15
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Plastic sheeting 1 6
Rope 2 5
Plastic bags 3 6
Safety & construction related 2 6
Strapping bands & tape 4 1
Straws 6 12
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 50
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 24 68
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 38 25
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Foamed Plastic 13 12
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 7 4
Other Foamed Plastic 6 8
Glass & Ceramic 4 226
Bottles & jars 4 226
Rubber 2 49
Rubber footwear 2 49
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Clothing, towels and linen 1 1
Metal 1 1
Aluminium drink cans 1 1
Other 1 1
Appliances & electronics 1 1

Materials

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