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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 - Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone Beach

31 October 2025

Sustainable Coastlines

Logan Rapana

Overview

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1

1.5

1.0

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

54

Products

108

1585

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 59 502
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 6 18
Food containers 1 15
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Gloves 1 2
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Food wrappers 9 12
Rope 1 68
Safety & construction related 4 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 14 32
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 13 5
Other Plastic 8 346
Paper & Cardboard 28 225
Fireworks 11 209
Cups, food trays & wrappers 17 16
Fabric & Textiles 12 84
Clothing, towels and linen 12 84
Metal 5 274
Other cans (<= 4 L) 5 274
Glass & Ceramic 4 500
Bottles & jars 3 484
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 16

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone Beach Sustainable Coastlines
10 Sep, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
340
91%

Next survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone Beach Greater Wellington Regional Council - Te Pane Matua Taiao
28 Nov, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
274
21%