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 front site - Wānaka outlet

18 July 2026

WAI Wānaka

Lottie Oatts

Overview

A

11

5.5

0.5

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

30

Products

61

5473

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 22 4
Glass or ceramic fragments 22 4
Plastic 16 5009
Resin pellets A N/A
Hangers & retail packaging 2 2
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 5 1
Fishing line 3 1
Cable ties & zip ties 2 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 1
Safety & construction related 1 5000
Metal 9 21
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 4 4
Construction material 5 17
Rubber 6 103
Other Rubber (specify) 1 90
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 4 12
Rubber bands 1 1
Other 3 0
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Fabric & Textiles 3 334
Footwear & shoes 1 333
Rope, line or string (natural) 2 1
Paper & Cardboard 2 2
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 1

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