| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Coast | 13 762 | 14 022 | 14 569 |
| Waikato | 14 244 | 14 405 | 14 110 |
| Bay of Plenty | 12 351 | 11 896 | 13 095 |
| Taranaki | 9 549 | 11 732 | 12 462 |
| Hawke's Bay | 13 899 | 13 112 | 12 287 |
| Wellington | 12 035 | 11 595 | 11 836 |
| Southland | 12 422 | 12 547 | 11 702 |
| Manawatu-Wanganui | 10 947 | 10 749 | 11 412 |
| Northland | 11 783 | 11 608 | 11 125 |
| Canterbury | 11 108 | 10 578 | 10 571 |
| Otago | 11 416 | 10 763 | 10 391 |
| Gisborne District | 12 968 | 10 713 | 10 337 |
| Auckland | 10 495 | 9 829 | 9 955 |