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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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Lake Hāwea Boat Ramp and Swimming Embayment

24 May 2026

WAI Wānaka

Franzi Heidtke

Overview

B

18

9.0

0.5

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

83

Products

166

6230

Type Count Weight (g)
Rubber 64 1259
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 63 1258
Chewing gum 1 1
Plastic 55 164
Resin pellets A N/A
Strapping bands & tape 6 10
Bottles <= 2 L 1 31
Bottle caps & lids 4 16
Cable ties & zip ties 4 4
Cigarettes, butts & filters 8 4
Lollipop sticks 4 1
Rope 3 1
Plastic sheeting 1 49
Food wrappers 11 21
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 13 27
Metal 22 127
Foil wrappers 4 7
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 16 51
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 66
Other Metal 1 3
Fabric & Textiles 10 640
Carpet & furnishing 1 399
Clothing, towels and linen 6 236
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 3 5
Other 7 4
Personal care items 2 4
Sanitary items 5 N/A
Paper & Cardboard 5 3
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 5 3
Wood 2 4001
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 4000
Wooden utensils 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 1 32
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 32

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Previous survey in this area

Lake Hāwea Boat Ramp and Swimming Embayment WAI Wānaka
15 Nov, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
71
54%