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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

14 November 2026

WAI Wānaka

Franzi Heidtke

Overview

B

18

7.5

0.4

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

58

Products

116

1620

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 46 86
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 1 1
Plastic vehicle parts 4 12
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Fishing line 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 11 39
Food containers 1 13
Hangers & retail packaging 1 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 16 14
Strapping bands & tape 2 1
Food wrappers 4 1
Wood 17 1125
Processed timber & pallet crates 16 1123
Wooden utensils 1 2
Glass & Ceramic 15 48
Glass or ceramic fragments 15 48
Metal 13 147
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 9 16
Metal vehicle parts 4 131
Fabric & Textiles 12 189
Clothing, towels and linen 9 162
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 3 27
Other 8 9
Sanitary items 5 N/A
Personal care items 2 8
Other 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 2 4
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 3
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 1
Rubber 2 10
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 2 10
Foamed Plastic 1 2
Foam sponge 1 2

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Previous survey in this area

Lake Hāwea Boat Ramp and Swimming Embayment WAI Wānaka
24 May, 2026
Items per 1,000m2
83
33%