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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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Lake front site - Wānaka outlet

24 January 2026

WAI Wānaka

Jose Cranfield

Overview

B

24

12.0

0.8

100m x 18m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

44

Products

80

374

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 25 29
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 6 5
Rope 1 1
Clothes pegs 1 5
Other Plastic 6 8
Strapping bands & tape 1 2
Lollipop sticks 3 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 1
Food wrappers 2 4
Pens & Stationery 1 2
Glass & Ceramic 13 43
Glass or ceramic fragments 13 43
Foamed Plastic 13 9
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 11 8
Metal 12 44
Construction material 1 32
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 5 10
Foil wrappers 6 2
Paper & Cardboard 8 2
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 7 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 1
Wood 4 197
Wooden utensils 3 5
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 192
Fabric & Textiles 4 50
Clothing, towels and linen 4 50
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

Lake front site - Wānaka outlet WAI Wānaka
20 Jul, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
92
24%