2025 Open Nationals Entries Closing Soon!

New Zealand Open Age Group Classic & Equipped Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships for 2025 is being held in Invercargill over the 25-27 September.

Entries are open now, and close strictly on the 15th of August at 11:59pm. Register now

Lifters must be a current NZPF member and have qualified within the last 12 months at a NZPF sanctioned club or National meet, or have been granted dispensation to enter this event. If you are a Sub-Junior, Junior or Masters lifter and have reached the qualifying totals in the Open age class (see here), you may enter this Open Nationals.

Don't miss out!

Welcome to the Official New Zealand Powerlifting Federation Website

The NZPF is the official governing body for the running and development of powerlifting in New Zealand. The NZPF is comprised of a National Executive Committee (NEC). There are currently 6 regional powerlifting associations throughout New Zealand, each with it’s own committee and constitution.


Affiliations

International Powerlifting Federation (IPF)

Commonwealth Powerlifting Federation (CPF)

Oceania Regional Powerlifting Federation (ORPF)


WADA has published their Prohibited List for 2024

Competitors must be aware that tramadol is now prohibited in competition.

Below is a link to the Drugfree Sport New Zealand website which includes an introductory summary and links to the List and Summary of Modifications.

Associations, Coaches, Officials and Competitors please assist us by alerting members to the List.

WADA Prohibited List

Drug Free Sport New Zealand