Events /

The Vans Mangawhai Bowl Jam 2020

The Mangawhai Bowl Jam is all set for Saturday, Feb 8, 2020. Now cemented as New Zealand’s largest skateboarding event with skaters traveling from across the country and over the ditch to compete in front of a packed out crowd.

Event date: 08/02/2020

by Manual Magazine

Posted 04 Feb 2020

Video / Vans Presents

Eye Of The Storm

Vans is proud to present “Eye of the Storm” featuring our Vans APAC skateboard team as they skate through Typhoon Ling Ling in Seoul, a heatwave in Guangzhou and a smokey haze in Kuala Lumpur so thick you couldn’t see the tops of buildings.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 23 Jan 2020

Events / Press Release

Bigger & Better, Bowlzilla 2020

Wellington is set to be the Capital of Skating for New Zealand again the first week of March. 2020 is going to be the biggest year ever for skateboarding on the global stage and BOWLZILLA Wellington is the first big step for New Zealand skaters.

Event date: 07/03/2020

by Manual Magazine

Posted 10 Jan 2020

Video / Australasian Video

Shaun Boucher — “Relocated” Video

Shaun Boucher is terrorizing the Gold Coast’s ditches and transitions. Nothing is safe from his drive.

by David Read

Posted 11 Oct 2019

Video / New Zealand Documentary

Meme Me — Levi Hawken Explores His Nek Minnit

The ‘Nek Minnit’ guy confronts the meme that defined him. Get ready to challenge your own perceptions of virality.

by Loading Docs

Posted 09 Sep 2019

News / Sneaker News

Introducing The AVE Pro Featuring Vans’ Ultimate Waffle Cupsole

Vans Pro Skate Celebrates Iconic Pro Skater Anthony Van Engelen’s Influential Career with New Signature Footwear and Apparel Collection

by Manual Magazine

Posted 26 Aug 2019

News / Competition Press Release

Vans Announces Shop Riot DIY Showdown Finalists

Vans to Build top six shop obstacle concepts in real life at Shop Riot Finals.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 09 Aug 2019

News / Event Coverage

Sydney Trash it out for Tyshawn

adidas Skateboarding launches Tyshawn Jones signature shoe with a trash can jam in Sydney.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 09 Aug 2019

Video / Strait to the Internet

Krooked Skateboards — “The Mermaid Video”

New clips, forgotten clips and everything in between. Check out some of the Krooked squad's new footage.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 07 Aug 2019

Video / Video

Vans “Diggers” Video

Our very own Digby Luxton takes curtains in the latest Vans Australia clip.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 01 Aug 2019

News / Christchurch Video

A Million Miles of Fun — Full Teaser

A portrait of a city in ruins, rejuvenated by a quest for new terrain amongst the destruction. Gerard ‘Garage’ Bloxham offers an extended view of his forthcoming skateboard flick. Mixing the old view with the new.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 08 Jul 2019

News / Sneaker News

adidas Skateboarding x TYSHAWN

2018 Thrasher Skater of the Year, Tyshawn Jones, joins forces with adidas Skateboarding. Under the guidance of former pro-skater-cum-shoe-designer, Scott Johnston, they bring you a stellar mid-top debut.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 07 Jul 2019

Video / Video

Nike SB ‘Trust Fall’ Video

The latest project from Nike SB, featuring a bunch of spots you may already be familiar with!

by Manual Magazine

Posted 04 Jul 2019

Exclusive / Event Coverage

Go Skate-Boarding Day — Auckland: Video & Photo Gallery

Highlights of the four-wheeled fun from International Go Skate-Boarding Day at Auckland’s Valonia Skate Park.

by David Read

Posted 24 Jun 2019

News / Competition Press Release

Musicians Wanted for House of Vans

Vans announces ‘2019 Musician Wanted’ Competition. Asia-Pacific musicians enter for a chance to perform at House of Vans.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 14 Jun 2019

Video / New Board Company

Introducing Shane O’Neill’s April Skateboards

Over eight minutes of mind-boggling skateboard wizardry from Shane O’Neill’s technical powerhouse - April Skateboards.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 12 Jun 2019

News / NZ Skateboarding

Tai Wepa’s “Do The Mahi” Video Part

From NZ to SA, Tai hits Adelaide’s terrain hard.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 10 Jun 2019

Video / NZ/AU Tour Video

“Gotta Eat!” — DC Shoes Super Tour Video

The DC squad took full advantage of the splendour down under, devastating spots and soaking up the good times on the DC Super Tour. Dream team, dream locations.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 04 Jun 2019

Australian Video

“LOCAL N3WS” by Harrison Herkess

A local Australian skateboarding film By Harrison Herkess, featuring a healthy contingent of ex-pat Kiwis including Gareth Stehr, Justice Reid, Jayden Robson and Tawa Hayes.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 31 May 2019

Video / Video

Carhartt WIP X Pass~Port “Kiss Me in the NT” Video

The full video to accompany the new Pass~Port x Carhartt collaboration.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 27 May 2019