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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 - Kau Bay

25 October 2025

Victoria University of Wellington Tramping Club

Liam Baldwin Jankiewicz

Overview

B

8

6.3

2.5

100m x 10m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

122

Products

122

903

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 64 209
Resin pellets B N/A
Straws 6 11
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 36 45
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 16 134
Fishing gear 5 18
Glass & Ceramic 27 445
Glass or ceramic fragments 27 445
Foamed Plastic 11 10
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 11 10
Rubber 8 114
Rubber bands 2 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 6 113
Metal 5 46
Aluminium drink cans 2 24
Foil wrappers 1 1
Other Metal 2 21
Wood 4 11
Other Wood (specify) 4 11
Other 3 68
Appliances & electronics 1 55
Personal care items 2 13

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Previous survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Kau Bay Weta Digital
11 May, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
4503
12%

Next survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Kau Bay Victoria University of Wellington Tramping Club
09 Jan, 2026
Items per 1,000m2
79
47%