| 2006 | |
|---|---|
| Auckland | 75,294 |
| Canterbury | 34,572 |
| Wellington | 24,861 |
| Waikato | 23,730 |
| Bay of Plenty | 15,393 |
| Otago | 13,089 |
| Manawatu-Wanganui | 12,867 |
| Hawke's Bay | 8,391 |
| Northland | 8,268 |
| Taranaki | 6,723 |
| Southland | 6,051 |
| Marlborough District | 2,946 |
| Tasman District | 2,772 |
| Nelson City | 2,760 |
| Gisborne District | 2,220 |
| West Coast | 1,893 |