| 2001 | |
|---|---|
| Auckland | 26 427 |
| Waikato | 16 137 |
| Bay of Plenty | 15 201 |
| Wellington | 11 766 |
| Northland | 9 606 |
| Manawatu-Wanganui | 8 217 |
| Hawke's Bay | 6 780 |
| Canterbury | 6 537 |
| Gisborne District | 5 025 |
| Taranaki | 3 060 |
| Otago | 2 625 |
| Southland | 1 884 |
| Nelson City | 651 |
| Marlborough District | 648 |
| Tasman District | 528 |
| West Coast | 447 |