| 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 |