| 2006 | |
|---|---|
| Auckland | 634 488 |
| Canterbury | 254 685 |
| Wellington | 217 653 |
| Waikato | 187 857 |
| Bay of Plenty | 124 812 |
| Manawatu-Wanganui | 108 360 |
| Otago | 94 734 |
| Northland | 72 843 |
| Hawke's Bay | 71 763 |
| Taranaki | 51 144 |
| Southland | 45 174 |
| Tasman District | 22 152 |
| Gisborne District | 21 687 |
| Marlborough District | 21 216 |
| Nelson City | 20 787 |
| West Coast | 15 909 |