| 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 |