These are the New Zealand towns where you will find NZ's funniest singles

A new study from elitesingles.co.nz has shown us where New Zealand's funniest single guys and girls are. 

Their research shows that 97% of members see humour as an essential part of a healthy relationship - so we definitely know it matters!

'Where are they?' we hear you ask.

Elitesingles looked at data from 40,000 Kiwis registered with their site and analysed how strongly they agreed with the question ‘I often make others laugh.’

Scores were averaged out by area and here's where the funny singles congregate!

Previously known as a place to find steel workers, farmers, and the occasional Auckland commuter, Waiuku can now add another feather to its cap: it’s home to New Zealand’s funniest singles.

Funniest places in the North Island

Northland: Whangerei
Auckland: Waiuku
Waikato: Huntly
Bay of Plenty: Katikati
Gisborne: Gisborne
Hawke’ Bay: Napier
Taranaki: Waitara
Manawatu-Wanganui: Palmerston North
Wellington: Raumati Beach

Funniest places in the South Island

Tasman: Motueka
Nelson: Nelson
Malborough: Blenheim
West Coast: Greymouth
Canterbury: Ashburton
Otago: Wanaka
Southland: Invercargill

Read more from the study at elitesingles.co.nz