| 2006 | |
|---|---|
| Auckland | 433 647 |
| Canterbury | 199 929 |
| Wellington | 166 974 |
| Waikato | 138 333 |
| Bay of Plenty | 94 773 |
| Manawatu-Wanganui | 84 015 |
| Otago | 73 872 |
| Hawke's Bay | 54 621 |
| Northland | 54 453 |
| Taranaki | 39 897 |
| Southland | 35 316 |
| Nelson City | 16 920 |
| Tasman District | 16 800 |
| Marlborough District | 16 434 |
| Gisborne District | 15 483 |
| West Coast | 12 459 |