| 2011 | |
|---|---|
| Auckland | 1 473 600 |
| Canterbury | 553 000 |
| Wellington | 482 500 |
| Waikato | 408 900 |
| Bay of Plenty | 274 200 |
| Manawatu-Wanganui | 230 200 |
| Otago | 207 300 |
| Northland | 156 700 |
| Hawke's Bay | 153 800 |
| Taranaki | 108 500 |
| Southland | 93 800 |
| Tasman District | 47 500 |
| Gisborne District | 46 100 |
| Nelson City | 45 700 |
| Marlborough District | 45 100 |
| West Coast | 32 500 |