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

beach-icon Beach.

Wellington Harbour - Petone Beach, Water Ski Club

31 March 2026

Sustainable Coastlines

Dale Shaw

Overview

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1

2.0

0.9

100m x 10m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

241

Products

241

1689

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 232 1495
Resin pellets A N/A
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 707
Bottles <= 2 L 8 113
Clothes pegs 5 11
Bottle caps & lids 22 46
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 118 376
Food wrappers 56 81
Rope 1 33
Parking tickets & receipts 8 2
Cable ties & zip ties 3 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 6 113
Gardening & farming related 3 12
Metal 5 63
Aluminium drink cans 5 63
Other 3 98
Personal care items 1 19
Appliances & electronics 2 79
Rubber 1 33
Other Rubber (specify) 1 33

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