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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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Pukerua Bay - Pukerua bay pa site

14 June 2026

Greater Wellington Regional Council - Te Pane Matua Taiao

Megan Melidonis

Overview

A

8

5.1

0.5

100m x 10m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

76

Products

76

2007

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 52 670
Resin pellets A N/A
Food containers 2 8
Fishing gear 1 2
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Hangers & retail packaging 2 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 20 24
Other Plastic 1 5
Clothes pegs 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 4 9
Bottle caps & lids 10 37
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Bottles <= 2 L 2 22
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Gardening & farming related 3 8
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Food wrappers 1 1
Rope 1 547
Glass & Ceramic 18 69
Glass or ceramic fragments 16 33
Construction material 2 36
Foamed Plastic 3 4
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 4
Wood 3 1264
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 1264

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Previous survey in this area

Pukerua Bay - Pukerua bay pa site Pukerua Bay Litter Monitoring Group
01 Mar, 2026
Items per 1,000m2
277
77%