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

21 December 2025

Sustainable Coastlines

Dale Shaw

Overview

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2

6.7

2.7

100m x 10m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

583

Products

583

3152

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 558 1003
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 346 431
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 84
Bottles <= 2 L 9 111
Bottle caps & lids 53 21
Straws 29 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 86 97
Gardening & farming related 2 58
Food containers 7 98
Rope 7 34
Cigarette lighters 3 48
Clothes pegs 6 17
Parking tickets & receipts 6 1
Foamed Plastic 10 924
Other Foamed Plastic 7 923
Polystyrene cups or food packs 3 1
Metal 5 98
Construction material 1 41
Aluminium drink cans 4 57
Rubber 3 685
Rubber footwear 1 573
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 112
Glass & Ceramic 3 113
Glass or ceramic fragments 3 113
Wood 3 290
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 290
Other 1 39
Personal care items 1 39

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