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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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Port Molyneux - South end

16 September 2026

Waiwera South School/Te Kura o Waiwera South

Scott Martin

Overview

A

15

4.3

4.9

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

24

Products

49

6833

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 28 149
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 3 3
Shotgun wadding & shells 3 13
Rope 2 9
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 8 48
Bottle caps & lids 2 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 8 54
Strapping bands & tape 1 3
Food containers 1 16
Fabric & Textiles 9 143
Other cloth 1 10
Rope, line or string (natural) 6 46
Clothing, towels and linen 2 87
Wood 4 3187
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 3187
Foamed Plastic 4 9
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 4
Foam sponge 1 5
Metal 3 3342
Construction material 3 3342
Glass & Ceramic 1 3
Construction material 1 3

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Port Molyneux - South end Waiwera South School/Te Kura o Waiwera South
07 May, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
62
35%