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 - Petone Beach, Water Ski Club

18 October 2025

Sustainable Coastlines

Logan Rapana

Overview

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6

12.0

1.5

100m x 10m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

559

Products

559

2003

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 551 981
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 78 173
Bottle neck rings 12 7
Bottle seals & tabs 12 6
Cable ties & zip ties 10 6
Clothes pegs 9 21
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 18
Food containers 39 59
Food wrappers 93 101
Parking tickets & receipts 2 3
Lollipop sticks 31 18
Gloves 1 6
Plastic bags 6 9
Plastic sheeting 8 12
Safety & construction related 43 123
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 2
Strapping bands & tape 14 12
Straws 34 31
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 8 157
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 65 111
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 76 42
Cigarette lighters 1 5
Gardening & farming related 5 51
Drink package rings 1 8
Wood 3 900
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 900
Rubber 1 2
Other Rubber (specify) 1 2
Glass & Ceramic 1 20
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 20
Fabric & Textiles 1 64
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 64
Metal 1 5
Aluminium drink cans 1 5
Paper & Cardboard 1 31
Cardboard boxes 1 31

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