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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 - Petone Beach, Water Ski Club

26 February 2026

Sustainable Coastlines

Dale Shaw

Overview

A

4

8.0

2.3

100m x 10m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

1062

Products

1062

3481

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 1027 2717
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 294 788
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 371 1144
Cigarette lighters 3 42
Food wrappers 183 247
Straws 106 94
Cable ties & zip ties 14 23
Other Plastic 11 109
Clothes pegs 37 78
Fishing line 6 103
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 89
Foamed Plastic 20 353
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 19 352
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 1
Metal 13 264
Other cans (<= 4 L) 6 85
Unidentifiable metal fragments 7 179
Fabric & Textiles 2 147
Other cloth 2 147

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Previous survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Petone Beach, Water Ski Club Sustainable Coastlines
03 Feb, 2026
Items per 1,000m2
364
98%