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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

9 January 2026

Victoria University of Wellington Tramping Club

Liam Baldwin Jankiewicz

Overview

B

4

3.8

2.2

100m x 10m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

79

Products

79

1251

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 31 151
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottle caps & lids 6 33
Food containers 1 11
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 34
Food wrappers 20 36
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 37
Glass & Ceramic 16 250
Bottles & jars 12 101
Glass or ceramic fragments 4 149
Metal 12 232
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 134
Aluminium drink cans 3 44
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 6 34
Foil wrappers 2 20
Fabric & Textiles 8 230
Rope, line or string (natural) 4 100
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 3 57
Clothing, towels and linen 1 73
Foamed Plastic 6 33
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 6 33
Wood 4 331
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 331
Paper & Cardboard 2 24
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 2 24

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Previous survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Kau Bay Victoria University of Wellington Tramping Club
25 Oct, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
122
61%