NZ organisations & associations

 NZ Federation of Bodybuilders - http://www.nzfbb.org.nz/
The NZFBB is a bodybuilding organisation recognised by IOC (International Olympic Committee), NZSDA (New Zealand Sports Drug Agency), and is affiliated with the IFBB
(International Federation of Body-Builders).

 National Amateur Body Building Association - http://www.nabba.co.nz/
NABBA NZ is a bodybuilding organisation affiliated with NABBA International, and organises qualifier competitions for the NABBA World and Universe championships.

 Muscle Imaging - http://www.muscleimaging.com/
Muscle Imaging publishes photos and videos from a large number of New Zealand competitions, and can often assist with archive footage of past shows.

Nutritional resources

 NZ Food Composition Database - http://www.crop.cri.nz/home/products-services/nutrition/foodcompdata/fcd-products/search.php
The New Zealand Food Composition Database provides nutritional information on a wide range of foods. The database is run by the NZ Institute for Crop & Food Research Limited and the Ministry of Health.

 USDA National Nutrient Database - http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search
The US Department of Agriculture has a database of foods and their nutritional values. Often details the amounts of trace minerals in food, as well as the usual macronutrients.

 CalorieKing - http://www.calorieking.com/foods
The CalorieKing.com food database holds the nutritional information for over 30,000 American generic and brand name foods (including over 150 fast-food chains).

 The Glycemic Index - http://www.glycemicindex.com/
GI is a measure of the power of foods (or specifically the carbohydrate in a food) to raise blood sugar (glucose) levels after being eaten. Essentially, the higher the GI, the more likely your body is to store the food as fat. This database is run by Sydney University, so it includes quite a few NZ brands.

 Results Nutrition Centre - http://www.rnc.co.nz/wawcs0114085/ln-ultimate-nutrition-glossary.html
Results Nutrition Centre provides an A-Z guide showing the nutritional breakdown of common foods.

Training resources

 The Training Station - http://www.thetrainingstationinc.com/exercises.html
This provides an overview on lots of exercises, with animated drawings for each. Good as a memory-jogger.

 ExRx.net - http://www.exrx.net/Lists/Directory.html
ExRx (Exercise Prescription) provides brief explanations on a number of different exercises and stretches for each muscle.

 ABC Bodybuilding - http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/exercise1.htm
A large number of exercise descriptions listed here, with details and pictures illustrating the movement's start and finish.

 Strength Center - http://www.uwlax.edu/strengthcenter/videos/video%20main%20page.htm
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse does not provide any descriptions of exercises, but it has a good video library.

 Gayle Hatch video library - http://www.aceathlete.com/hatch/video.htm
US weightlifting coach Gayle Hatch presents a series of videos on olympic lifting techniques. Excellent resource for lifters of all disciplines.

 Performance Workouts - http://www.performanceworkouts.com/exercise.shtml
An extensive video database with over 750 stretches and exercises for strength, speed and agility training.

Rules, regulations & the law

 MedSafe drug classifications - http://www.medsafe.govt.nz/Profs/class/classintro.asp
Not sure whether a certain supplement is legally available in NZ? Look up the ingredients here, and find out how they are classified.

 Drug Free Sport NZ - http://www.drugfreesport.org.nz/
The Drug Free Sport NZ website (formerly the NZ Sports Drug Authority) provides a schedule of substances banned by sporting organisations and exemption forms for therapeutic use.

 NZ Customs Service - http://www.customs.govt.nz/
Having trouble importing? The NZ Customs Service website explains the legislation and requirements for those bringing goods into the country.