Books
Looking for soapmaking books in New Zealand? - try Touchwood Books - they have second hand books and very helpful staff that will help you find any book you are looking for.
New books:
http://www.touchwoodbooks.co.nz/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=soapmaking&osCsid=028e39a1b9ec0880eb87213ed1e443c7&x=0&y=0
Secondhand books:
http://www.touchwoodbooks.co.nz/index.php?cPath=2490
Not sure what you are looking for?
Send me an email I maybe able to help.
Soapmaking
I used this site many, many times when I was learning how to make soap. It has lots of helpful information and Kathy Miller is a gem if you want to ask a question.
Check out Kathy's Soapmaking links:
Miller's Handmade Soap Info:
http://millersoap.com/
MOST Frequently Asked Questions:
http://millersoap.com/SoapFAQs.html
Troubleshooting Help!:
http://millersoap.com/trouble.html
Traditional Methods:
http://millersoap.com/pennwaltetc.html
Modern Procedures:
http://millersoap.com/soapproc.html
Design Your Own Recipe:
http://www.millersoap.com/soapdesign.html
Kathy's Soapmaking Links:
http://millersoap.com/soaplinks.html