Video / NZ Classic

2014: Kevin Francis — “Let it Roll”

Kevin Francis’s stellar part from the “Let it Roll” video, a Wellington skateboarding film by Jason Gallant released in 2014.

by David Read

Posted 09 Dec 2021

Exclusive / Photo gallery

Wellington Ramp Riot 4 — Photo gallery

Relentless rain can’t stymie vertical skateboarding progression. The Wellington Skateboarding Association’s “Ramp Riot 4” grows a year older while the talent gets younger. Stunts defy logic. The proof is in the pixels.

by David Read

Posted 06 Dec 2021

Video / New Zealand

Majick Templeton’s “Dafreeza” video

Majick Templeton provides another peek into the talent hotbed that is Christchurch. Matthieu Lucas, David Chen and friends keep the four avenues flame alive in Dafreeza.

by David Read

Posted 17 Nov 2021

Video / New Zealand

Daylight goes HD with “It is what it is”

Daylight Skateboards’ Luke Browne goes high definition with his latest video offering. The goodness remains — In fact, it’s clear as ever. Wake up and smell the pixels.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 09 Nov 2021

Exclusive / Archive

Dazlog: “DV” — Raw Files Vol.3

From the Dazlog archives. Circa 2007-2014. Featuring: James Wright, Andrew "Muddy" Haeata, Tom Hull, Toby Locke, Jeff Sanders, Tom Snape and many more.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 30 Aug 2021

Exclusive / New Zealand

Vans Wayvee — Wear Test

To celebrate the launch of The Wayvee by Tyson Peterson, Vans New Zealand team riders and friends hit up the Public Library Showroom pre-lockdown to put Vans Skate's newest silhouette to the test.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 24 Aug 2021

Exclusive / Archive

Dazlog: “DV” — Raw Files Vol.2

More from the Dazlog archives. Circa 2010-2013. Featuring Nico Gottschalk, Deen Rakich, Guy Collier, Simon Thorp, Brett Band, Marek Kocak, Chey Ataria, Tim Barnett, Adam Wharekawa and Darren 'Dazlog' Howman.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 21 Aug 2021

Exclusive / archive

Dazlog: “DV” — Raw Files Vol.1

Brett Band and friends from the Dazlog archives. Circa 2010-2015. Shot in New Zealand, Australia and Barcelona. Full of casual heavy hitters.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 18 Aug 2021

Exclusive / Skateboarding Festival

Duckbrewe 2 Skate Festival at Rolling Meadows: Entries now open

The Rolling Meadows festival lives up to its name with the addition of the Duckbrewe skateboarding event.

Event date: 30/12/2021 12:00 pm

by Manual Magazine

Posted 16 Aug 2021

Exclusive / Event Coverage

Acid Invitational 2021: Photos & Results

On Saturday Cambridge played host to the 2021 Ramp Attack & Acid Invitational. Carnage ensued as crews from around the country came together to session the purpose built, multi sectioned ramp in Leamington Domain. See how it all unfolded below:

by Manual Magazine

Posted 04 Aug 2021

Exclusive / New Zealand

Vans Skate Presents: “PURE” by Brett Chan

The new skateboard video by Brett Chan. Featuring the pure talents of Ben Gibb, Chase Collins, Andrew Morrison, Mikey Gibson, Elijah Robertson and Kyle Svensen.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 03 Jun 2021

Video / Darkroom Inc

Darkroom’s “Incubator” Video

Pushing against cheese-grater ground and weathered ledges, the Darkroom team makes a masterpiece with some Midwestern crust.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 13 May 2021

Exclusive / ACT NOW

Wellington City Council’s 10-year-plan — last chance to make submissions is Sunday, May 9.

The window to make a submission closes at midnight this Sunday. We urgently need as many people as possible to make submissions asking for investment in skateboarding.

by Kevin Francis

Posted 06 May 2021

Exclusive / Wear Test

Smashing the Skate Authentic

Vans have completely redesigned the Skate Classic range with the skater in mind. To celebrate the release, we got the New Zealand team together to party, piñata-style. A smashing good time was had — literately.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 20 Apr 2021

Exclusive / ACT NOW

Act now to change skateboarding facilities in Wellington

To improve Wellington’s skateboarding facilities you need to act now. Councillors need to hear from you THIS WEEK. Read Kevin Francis’ call for help.

by Kevin Francis

Posted 05 Apr 2021

Exclusive / Event Coverage

2021 Bowlzilla Wellington — Photos, Video and Results

BOWLZILLA Wellington 2021 — the National Park Skating Championships —  was the cure for 2020.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 28 Mar 2021

Exclusive / Event

DATE CHANGE — 2021 Bowlzilla Wellington is now on March 27

Wellington will be the Capital of Skateboarding once again on the 27th of March when it hosts BOWLZILLA Wellington for the 6th year in a row.

Event date: 27/03/2021 10:00 am

Press Release

Posted 22 Feb 2021

Exclusive / Event Coverage

Toasting the 10th Mangawhai Bowl Jam: 2021 Event Wrap Up

The Vans Mangawhai Bowl Jam, presented by Backdoor NZ, celebrates a decade of roof-raising radness.

Press Release

Posted 11 Feb 2021

Exclusive / Live Stream

Watch The 2021 Mangawhai Bowl Jam Live

If you can't make it to the stands in person, you can get bowl-side from the comfort of your couch. Here are all the links to the live stream for the 2021 Mangawhai Bowl Jam.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 05 Feb 2021

NZ Skateboarding

Music Over Skating

Robin McArthur-Adams and Mikey Gibson band together for 11 minutes of footage captured from some of the most heavy sessions between Auckland and Wellington from the past six months.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 02 Feb 2021