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

beach-icon Beach.

Wellington Harbour - Petone Beach, Water Ski Club

30 August 2025

Sustainable Coastlines

Logan Rapana

Overview

A

6

12.0

1.5

100m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

1105

Products

1105

2203

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 1075 1209
Resin pellets A N/A
Baskets, crates & trays 4 17
Bottle caps & lids 134 283
Bottle neck rings 26 13
Bottle seals & tabs 13 7
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 4 69
Cable ties & zip ties 11 15
Cigarette lighters 1 16
Clothes pegs 6 8
Drink package rings 1 1
Fishing gear 1 1
Food containers 28 39
Food wrappers 245 87
Lollipop sticks 51 27
Parking tickets & receipts 4 4
Pens & Stationery 4 7
Plastic bags 18 21
Plastic sheeting 4 5
Plastic utensils 3 7
Rope 14 19
Safety & construction related 14 61
Strapping bands & tape 12 33
Straws 44 47
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 116 288
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 312 98
Other Plastic 3 34
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 9 718
Canvas, sailcloth & sacking (hessian) 8 712
Clothing, towels and linen 1 6
Rubber 8 34
Other Rubber (specify) 8 34
Foamed Plastic 6 13
Foam sponge 6 13
Glass & Ceramic 2 190
Bottles & jars 1 170
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 20
Metal 2 17
Other Metal 2 17
Paper & Cardboard 2 2
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 2
Other 1 20
Personal care items 1 20

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