Exclusive / Photo Gallery Almost Lost Manual Pad Jam Photos Saved from the lonely depths of my Lightroom catalogue — here are the photos of the Manual Pad Jam at Waitangi Park as part of Bowlzilla 2022. Photography by David Read Posted 31 May 2023
From The Mag / Rant Lee Ralph’s First Wall Grind Morgan Campbell plays “Private Investiskater” to find the truth behind Lee Ralph’s infamous first wall grind. Text by Morgan Campbell, illustration by Andrés Jensen Posted 26 May 2023
Video / Australian NB# Adelaide Tour Video The NB# Australian team headed to Adelaide, South Australia, for a seven-day trip to sample some of the country's best (and some-what) unrevealed terrain. by Manual Magazine Posted 19 May 2023
Exclusive / New Zealand Music George VILLA debut “Running Free” Hamilton-raised George VILLA arrives with his debut single “Running Free.” by David Read Posted 09 May 2023
Exclusive / Event Video The Goodroom Presents “Benchorama” The Goodroom lit up Tauranga’s Memorial Park with the Benchorama Skate Jam on April 1st. The benches are no joke! by Manual Magazine Posted 08 May 2023
From The Mag / Music BKATIT — No Comply Interview I’ve been lucky enough to call myself No Comply’s DJ for the last four years, but I am even more fortunate to call them two of my best friends. I spoke with Fynn and Ethan Blackwood about their approach and their new EP that’s out this month. Interview by Kyle Svensen, photograph by Harry Kidman Posted 02 May 2023
From The Mag / Tour Video Pavement Presents “Bogan Voyage” Southland could be the most untouched region of Aotearoa. It could also be the roughest and most weathered grounds. Pavement Store sends the team deep into the unknown pastures south of Otago. by Beach Thurlow Posted 30 Apr 2023
Video / Announcement Luke Cederman — Pro-Surf-Skateboarder Luke Cederman is finally accepted into the skateboarding community as Volcom’s first pro-Surf-Skater! by Manual Magazine Posted 25 Apr 2023
Video / Aotearoa New Zealand Sunday Hardware Welcomes Cato Dobbs Sunday is thrilled to officially welcome New Zealand’s Cato Dobbs to the team. To celebrate, they have released a new video part. Posted by David Read Posted 17 Apr 2023
From The Mag / Observe Viewpoint: Garth’s Pool Garth Urquhart hosts a who’s who session at his skateable backyard pool. Text and photography by David Read Posted 16 Apr 2023
Video / Aotearoa New Zealand Vans New Zealand — Zahba Wear Test To celebrate the launch of the new Zahba shoe, Vans New Zealand team riders and friends took over the Public Library showroom. The space was transformed into a skate park for the night to test out the new shoe that features ImpactWaffle™ technology. by Manual Magazine Posted 29 Mar 2023
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
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 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
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
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