| 2006 | |
|---|---|
| Auckland | 132 585 |
| Canterbury | 66 135 |
| Wellington | 50 763 |
| Waikato | 43 275 |
| Bay of Plenty | 28 578 |
| Manawatu-Wanganui | 26 751 |
| Otago | 24 993 |
| Hawke's Bay | 17 346 |
| Northland | 15 915 |
| Taranaki | 12 072 |
| Southland | 10 968 |
| Tasman District | 5 958 |
| Nelson City | 5 643 |
| Marlborough District | 5 118 |
| Gisborne District | 4 620 |
| West Coast | 3 954 |