| 2005 | 2007 | |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury | 425 658 | 441 909 |
| Waikato | 100 768 | 103 112 |
| Manawatu-Wanganui | 44 332 | 50 402 |
| Taranaki | 32 395 | 35 374 |
| Otago | 19 799 | 28 429 |
| Auckland | 24 593 | |
| Hawke's Bay | 8 865 | 16 967 |
| Bay of Plenty | 15 905 | |
| Northland | 16 753 | 8 576 |
| Southland | 5 305 | 6 738 |
| Tasman District | 901 | 359 |
| West Coast | 221 |