| 2010 | |
|---|---|
| Taranaki | 73 223 |
| Wellington | 55 791 |
| Auckland | 45 709 |
| Southland | 45 566 |
| West Coast | 42 668 |
| Marlborough District | 41 247 |
| Canterbury | 41 143 |
| Otago | 40 029 |
| Waikato | 39 662 |
| Bay of Plenty | 35 997 |
| Hawke's Bay | 35 527 |
| Manawatu-Wanganui | 34 537 |
| Northland | 33 970 |
| Gisborne District | 30 450 |