People
Despite its small area, the region is by far the most populous in New Zealand, with a population of 1,507,700 (June 2012 estimate), 34.0% of the country’s population. The Region is growing faster than any other part of the country except Tauranga, with its population increasing by over 240,000 (22%) in the past 10 years (according to Census data from 1996, 2001 and 2006). According to the 2001 Census, the Auckland Region contains 26.3 percent of New Zealand's European population, 24.3 percent of the Māori population, 66.7 percent of the Pacific peoples population, 63.7 percent of the Asian population and 54.7 percent of the population in the 'Other' ethnic groups category. These statistics highlight the ethnic diversity of the Auckland Region, compared to the rest of New Zealand.
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