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Register Now: South Island Mini Ramp Champs
Our friends at 44 Ramps and Gator Skins have teamed up with the Duke Festival to bring you the 2026 South Island Mini Ramp Champs. Registrations are open now. Spin up now.
Event date: 21/03/2026 10:00 am
Posted 09 Mar 2026
Exclusive / Photo Gallery
2026 Fusion Treetops Skate Jam
The Wellington weather gods really turned it on for this year’s Fusion Skate Treetops Skate Jam. The BBQ was cranking and there were plenty of prizes and tricks flowing. Here are a few snaps from the day.
Posted 08 Mar 2026
Exclusive / Photo Gallery
Dead Pool Alive
I snuck in late and got a few photos ringside at Waitangi Bowl. Grassroots shredding from the new gen, old hats and everyone in between.
Posted 08 Mar 2026
Video / Southwest Skate Co.
Skateboarding in Christchurch New Zealand with Outsiders Skate Crew
Southwest Skate Co spent seven weeks in Christchurch skating with the locals.
Posted 25 Feb 2026
Video / Finn Pope, Gus Gordon & Crew
Antihero: Dumpster Dive
This ain’t Antiques Roadshow. This is Dumpster Diving. You never know what your gonna find. So jump in and get your hands dirty with the 18 crew as they scour the wasteland for tasty nuggets of crust.
Posted 25 Feb 2026
Video / Aotearoa, New Zealand
Cato 4 ADWYSD
Cato Dobbs does what you should always do. Bring the ledge party.
Posted 23 Feb 2026
Exclusive / Event
What to expect at Street Fest Aotea Square
Get the lowdown from Chey Ataria and Haimona Ngata, the people behind Street Fest 2026. On this Friday, Feb 20 and Auckland’s Aotea Square.
Event date: 20/02/2026 3:30 pm
Posted 17 Feb 2026
Exclusive / Event Coverage
2026 Yeti Mangawhai Bowl Bash — Highlights, Photos & Results
Magical skateboarding from Mangawhai. Check out the full coverage from the day, including video highlights, results, livestream, and a massive photo gallery.
Posted 10 Feb 2026
Video / Interview
BINZ Podcast #3 — Theo Clarke
This episode of the BINZ Chey and Levi lock in with Theo Clarke, one of New Zealand’s BEST doing it proper. From the come up shredding the local streets of Tāmaki Makaurau to heavy hitting international tours and spots, Theo’s been putting in work!
Posted 31 Jan 2026
Video / Aotearoa, New Zealand
The long-awaited “Rishy’s Video”
Filmed between 2018 and 2023, and premiered in September 2024. Scott Rishworth’s “Video” is finally shared with the masses, courtesy of Free Skate Mag. Featuring some of NZ’s finest doing what they do.
Posted 31 Jan 2026
Video / Auckland, New Zealand
Watch “AK II”
Homie video from Tāmaki Makaurau featuring Ari Saffer, Scout Styles, Jessica Ready, Ibuki Murano and more.
Posted 31 Jan 2026
Video / Auckland, Aotearoa
“Tha Fellas” by Dan Kapoki
Tiaan Watene goes to work on some AK ledges, the crew bring the heat and vibes. A reminder to reimagine your city every day.
Posted 06 Jan 2026