| Rank | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auckland | 1.45 million |
| 2 | Wellington | 0.398 million |
| 3 | Christchurch | 0.382 million |
| 4 | Hamilton | 0.224 million |
| 5 | Tauranga | 0.131 million |
| 6 | Napier-Hastings | 0.130 million |
| 7 | Dunedin | 0.117 million |
| 8 | Palmerston North | 0.084 million |
| 9 | Nelson | 0.065 |
| 10 | Rotorua | 0.057 |