| 2006 | |
|---|---|
| Auckland | 6,68,577 |
| Canterbury | 2,67,147 |
| Wellington | 2,31,303 |
| Waikato | 1,94,859 |
| Bay of Plenty | 1,32,567 |
| Manawatu-Wanganui | 1,14,063 |
| Otago | 99,069 |
| Hawke's Bay | 76,017 |
| Northland | 75,630 |
| Taranaki | 52,983 |
| Southland | 45,702 |
| Gisborne District | 22,812 |
| Tasman District | 22,473 |
| Nelson City | 22,101 |
| Marlborough District | 21,345 |
| West Coast | 15,417 |