| 2001 | |
|---|---|
| Auckland | 78,606 |
| Wellington | 35,568 |
| Canterbury | 24,153 |
| Waikato | 14,490 |
| Otago | 9,933 |
| Manawatu-Wanganui | 8,556 |
| Bay of Plenty | 7,845 |
| Hawke's Bay | 4,794 |
| Northland | 3,798 |
| Taranaki | 3,066 |
| Southland | 2,730 |
| Nelson City | 1,887 |
| Tasman District | 1,380 |
| Gisborne District | 1,233 |
| Marlborough District | 1,182 |
| West Coast | 702 |