| 2001 | |
|---|---|
| Auckland | 38 748 |
| Wellington | 11 052 |
| Canterbury | 3 066 |
| Waikato | 1 518 |
| Hawke's Bay | 1 119 |
| Manawatu-Wanganui | 1 113 |
| Bay of Plenty | 753 |
| Otago | 672 |
| Northland | 486 |
| Southland | 282 |
| Taranaki | 282 |
| Gisborne District | 165 |
| Nelson City | 105 |
| Marlborough District | 81 |
| Tasman District | 57 |
| West Coast | 51 |