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 April 2026

Sustainable Coastlines

Dale Shaw

Overview

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20.0

6.0

100m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

1899

Products

1899

14562

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 1844 7446
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 100 3900
Food wrappers 1088 1080
Bottle caps & lids 522 1503
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 306
Gardening & farming related 11 157
Straws 76 59
Lollipop sticks 28 11
Cable ties & zip ties 11 34
Food containers 4 128
Other Plastic 1 192
Hangers & retail packaging 1 37
Rope 1 39
Foamed Plastic 52 5275
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 43 5239
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 9 36
Fabric & Textiles 2 859
Footwear & shoes 1 391
Other cloth 1 468
Wood 1 982
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 982

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