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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

5 August 2025

Sustainable Coastlines

Logan Rapana

Overview

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1

2.0

1.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

24

Products

47

258

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 36 63
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 3 3
Clothes pegs 1 5
Food wrappers 7 1
Gardening & farming related 3 27
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Plastic sheeting 1 1
Rope 2 6
Strapping bands & tape 2 3
Straws 1 4
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 14 11
Foamed Plastic 7 20
Foam sponge 4 4
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 16
Wood 4 175
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 175

Materials

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Previous 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%