| 2011 | |
|---|---|
| Auckland | 1 485 300 |
| Canterbury | 560 800 |
| Wellington | 487 900 |
| Waikato | 413 100 |
| Bay of Plenty | 277 300 |
| Manawatu-Wanganui | 232 600 |
| Otago | 209 900 |
| Northland | 158 300 |
| Hawke's Bay | 155 300 |
| Taranaki | 109 700 |
| Southland | 94 900 |
| Tasman District | 48 000 |
| Gisborne District | 46 700 |
| Nelson City | 46 300 |
| Marlborough District | 45 700 |
| West Coast | 32 900 |