| 2001 | |
|---|---|
| Auckland | 78 606 |
| Wellington | 35 568 |
| Canterbury | 24 153 |
| Waikato | 14 490 |
| Otago | 9 933 |
| Manawatu-Wanganui | 8 556 |
| Bay of Plenty | 7 845 |
| Hawke's Bay | 4 794 |
| Northland | 3 798 |
| Taranaki | 3 066 |
| Southland | 2 730 |
| Nelson City | 1 887 |
| Tasman District | 1 380 |
| Gisborne District | 1 233 |
| Marlborough District | 1 182 |
| West Coast | 702 |