News / Press Release Zion Wright and the All-New Zahba from Vans Influenced by Zion Wright and Built to Make an Impact. Highlighting ImpactWaffle™ tech, sustainable materials, and Zion’s hometown through a new silhouette and a short film titled We’re From Here. by Manual Magazine Posted 16 Mar 2023
Video / The Spinoff Back on the Board: Amber Clyde Skateboarder Amber Clyde works to get back on the board following the birth of her second daughter. No stranger to the challenges of the skate park, Clyde founded Girls Skate NZ to empower and educate young women in the sport. by Manual Magazine Posted 07 Mar 2023
From The Mag / People Pauly Kauri Top Fives Mildly nomadic and perpetually positive, Pauly Kauri drops his Top Fives from Ashburton. Photography by David Read Posted 07 Mar 2023
Video / Define Nick Lister — Icons of Elegance (2002) Nick Lister is one of New Zealand’s skateboard greats. His endless talent and style paved the way for future generations of street skaters. Nick’s part from Bill Bycroft’s 2002 classic Icons of Elegance was one of his defining moments. by David Read Posted 28 Feb 2023
From The Mag / People Gala Baumfield Interview Family and friends are a massive part of skateboarding culture for Gala. She is passionate about the well-being of her community and the diverse and thriving connections within it. Stepping on a board at age one to advocating for youth, she is on a roll. Text and photography by David Read Posted 28 Feb 2023
Exclusive / Event Coverage 2023 Bowlzilla Wellington Wrap-up — Photo Gallery and Results This year’s National Bowl Skating Championships, BOWLZILLA Wellington—which was presented by Monster Energy—turned it on this year. After the last few years of weather and lockdowns, it was the celebration everyone wanted and needed. by Manual Magazine Posted 27 Feb 2023
Video / Event Coverage 2023 Mangawhai Bowl Bash — Video A ripping recap. Bowl bash — Mangawhai style. by Manual Magazine Posted 14 Feb 2023
Exclusive / Event Coverage 2023 Mangawhai Bowl Bash — Photo Gallery Mangawahi was a wild one this year. The grommets were hungrier than ever. The women were stepping up. The masters kept the fire lit. And the men’s division featured a wild assortment of styles and trick selections. The photos tell the story. by Manual Magazine Posted 07 Feb 2023
Exclusive / Event Coverage Pavement Octofest — Photo Gallery It's been a few years since the last Octofest so coming out of the pandemic was the perfect time to revive it. Text by Craig Strong, Photography by Callum Parsons Posted 07 Feb 2023
Video / Canadian “God Bless” — by James Morley Refreshingly Canadian with a sprinkle of Kiwi by way of Mat Vickery. by Manual Magazine Posted 04 Jan 2023
Exclusive / Interview Theo Clarke — The NZSOTY Interview We caught up with the 2022 NZSOTY, Theo Clarke. He gives us the lowdown on SOTY life, recounts the year, and gives his predictions for NZSOTY 2023. by David Read Posted 23 Dec 2022
Video / Northern Territory 130K Up The Highway by Tim Hillier Tim Hillier and friends bring the experience of skateboarding to Australia’s Northern Territory. by Manual Magazine Posted 06 Dec 2022
Events / Photo Gallery & Results 2018 Mangawhai Bowl Jam The annual Mangawhai Bowl Jam returned on Saturday February 3rd for its seventh year. Other than intermittent rain spells, the event went off without a hitch and continued to provide an impressive lineup of skaters from all over NZ and AU. by Connor Hill Posted 04 Feb 2018
Exclusive / Photo Gallery House Of Vans Auckland It's taken us four whole days to recover from the chaos, that was The House Of Vans, but we've come out of it alive, armed with brand new tote bags, and with more photos then we know what to do with! by Connor Hill Posted 24 Jan 2018
Exclusive / Event 2018 Mangawhai Bowl Jam The 7th annual bowl jam is going to be one to remember. Event date: 03/02/2018 10:00 am by Manual Magazine Posted 07 Jan 2018
Exclusive / Event House of Vans Auckland House of Vans comes to New Zealand for the first time this January with a one-day pop up in Auckland celebrating Vans’ unique culture through the lens of action sports, music, art and street culture. Event date: 20/01/2018 10:00 am by Manual Magazine Posted 20 Dec 2017
News / New Zealand Video Cameron Lloyd’s — “Crack” “Crack” from Cameron Lloyd featuring the likes of Scott Olds, Warren Cornelius, Cato Dobbs, Xavier Fenton, Sean Bone, Xavier Fenton, Lenard Tejada & more. by Manual Magazine Posted 10 Dec 2017
Exclusive / Supported by Vans All the Action from Go Skateboarding Day Auckland Vans took some time out a few weeks back, set up some ramps at the Bones NZ Warehouse and celebrated Go Skateboarding Day. There was a little bit of everything for everyone. Here's the wrap! by Manual Magazine Posted 05 Jul 2018
Exclusive / Park Ranger Oakura gets the Premium Treatment The beachside township of Oakura, south of New Plymouth, is getting treated to a new creation from Premium Skate Design. by David Read Posted 13 Mar 2018