| 2006 | |
|---|---|
| Auckland | 46 578 |
| Canterbury | 32 625 |
| Waikato | 23 589 |
| Wellington | 16 665 |
| Bay of Plenty | 14 829 |
| Manawatu-Wanganui | 14 391 |
| Otago | 13 695 |
| Hawke's Bay | 13 098 |
| Southland | 9 057 |
| Northland | 8 241 |
| Taranaki | 7 467 |
| Tasman District | 4 587 |
| Marlborough District | 4 491 |
| Gisborne District | 3 636 |
| Nelson City | 3 261 |
| West Coast | 2 682 |