List of functional urban areas in New Zealand

This is a list of functional urban areas in New Zealand, as defined by Statistics New Zealand.

Under the Statistical standard for geographic areas 2023 and Statistical standard for geographic areas 2018, a functional urban area an urban area, rural settlement or rural statistical area where there is a major, large medium or small urban core with more than 5,000 residents. They may also have urban cores, satellite urban areas, rural settlements and rural hinterland ares where at least 40% of workers commute to the urban core or associated secondary urban core for work.[1][2] Functional urban areas are based on linkages between where people live and where they work, shop, access health care, and take part in recreation activities.[2]

As of 2023, there are 53 functional urban areas in New Zealand.[3]

Metropolitan areas

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  • Auckland (1,547,619) – Auckland, Hibiscus Coast, Pukekohe, Beachlands-Pine Harbour, Clarks Beach, Helensville, Kumeu-Huapai, Maraetai, Muriwai, Parakai, Patumāhoe, Pōkeno, Riverhead, Tuakau, Waimauku, Waiuku
  • Christchurch (470,814) – Christchurch, Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Rolleston, Diamond Harbour, Leeston, Lincoln, Lyttelton, Pegasus, Prebbleton, West Melton, Woodend
  • Wellington (414,033) – Wellington, Lower Hutt, Porirua, Upper Hutt, Featherston, Greytown
  • Hamilton (198,957) – Hamilton, Ngāruawāhia
  • Tauranga (156,096) – Tauranga, Ōmokoroa
  • Dunedin (125,007) – Dunedin, Mosgiel, Brighton, Waikouaiti

Large regional centres

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Medium regional centres

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Small regional centres (Population 5000+)

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Functional urban areas – methodology and classification". Stats NZ. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Statistical standard for geographic areas 2023" (PDF). statsnz.govt.nz. Statistics New Zealand.
  3. ^ "Functional Urban Area 2023 (generalised)". Stats NZ. Retrieved 23 February 2023.