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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Makara Coast - Opau Bay

2 May 2026

Victoria University of Wellington Tramping Club

Liam Baldwin Jankiewicz

Overview

B

9

9.0

4.9

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

148

Products

297

6805

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 272 5066
Resin pellets B N/A
Other Plastic 3 188
Bottles <= 2 L 7 945
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 6 284
Straws 3 3
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 2
Food containers 14 178
Shotgun wadding & shells 12 34
Rope 10 226
Pens & Stationery 1 12
Food wrappers 4 16
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 23 182
Strapping bands & tape 2 3
Bottle caps & lids 37 145
Lollipop sticks 3 2
Gardening & farming related 8 1916
Bottle neck rings 2 7
Fishing gear 7 21
Fishing line 1 4
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 3 79
Safety & construction related 2 58
Fishing nets 1 106
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 121 596
Plastic sheeting 1 59
Foamed Plastic 12 26
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 12 26
Fabric & Textiles 6 436
Footwear & shoes 3 131
Clothing, towels and linen 3 305
Wood 2 49
Wooden utensils 1 45
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 4
Rubber 1 37
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 37
Glass & Ceramic 1 195
Bottles & jars 1 195
Metal 1 25
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 25
Paper & Cardboard 1 6
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 6
Other 1 965
Boat parts 1 965

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