News / Press Release

Introducing the Converse CONS Louie Lopez 2

Louie and CONS built this new silhouette from scratch, delivering a new staple for every skateboarder.

by Converse CONS

Posted 05 Apr 2025

Exclusive / Event Coverage

The Inaugural Fryatt DIY Jam — Photos

Three years in is middle age as far as DIYs are concerned. Ōtepoti skaters gathered with the gulls to celebrate crusty seaside fun and their patch by the bay.

Text by Olivier Jutel, photography by Zachary Sullivan, Jonny Gilks and Flynn Acworth

Posted 05 Apr 2025

Exclusive / Event Coverage

2025 Dead Pool Bowl Jam — Photos and Results

I was on the bbq and missed a bunch of the event. People needed to be fed! I got bowl-side just in time for some Open barefoot action. Live feed replay and results for you, too.

Photography by David Read

Posted 25 Mar 2025

News / MuckMouth presents

Barefoot: The Lee Ralph Story — Episodes 1 & 2

The long-awaited, unadulterated, raw look at Lee Ralph’s barefoot life (so far). Everyone from Tony Hawk to Spittle weighs in on the influence of this certified living legend. It is a full sensory experience in eight episodes. Here’s the first two.

by MuckMouth

Posted 22 Mar 2025

Exclusive / Event Info

2025 Dead Pool Bowl Jam — Skater and Event Info

Everything you need to know about the 2025 Dead Pool Bowl Jam at Waitangi Park on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

Event date: 22/03/2025 11:00 am

by Manual Magazine

Posted 20 Mar 2025

Exclusive / Event Coverage

Tole Street Super Bowl 2025 Photos

Add a gnarly rail and box grinder to the most iconic bowl in Tåmaki Makaurau and you’ve got one hell of a show. It’s all downhill from here.

Photos by Connor Hill

Posted 03 Mar 2025

Exclusive / Share your videos to win

#BTCrewClips — Boardertown x Adidas Video Competition

Gather your crew. Share your best “friends” clip, and you could win a share of a $2600 prize pool from Boardertown and adidas Skateboarding.

Presented by Manual Magazine

Posted 28 Feb 2025

Exclusive / Event Coverage

2025 Vans Mangawhai Bowl Bash Video

The best Bash yet. Enjoy all the action from the deck of magical Mangawhai’s iconic bowl.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 24 Feb 2025

Exclusive / Event Coverage

2024/2025 Duckbrewe 5 Wrap Up and Video

Even Mother Nature couldn’t stop the 5th annual DuckBrewe NYE shootout at Rolling Meadows. She tried, but the goods were delivered!

Text and Video by Will Bartlett, Photography by Mitchell Clark and Natasha Grego.

Posted 20 Feb 2025

Exclusive / Event Coverage

2025 Vans Mangawhai Bowl Bash Coverage

Full coverage, including results, the live stream and photos from the 2025 Vans Mangawhai Bowl Bash.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 08 Feb 2025

News / Press Release

Vans Introduces the Skate Old Skool 36+

A Modern Reimagining of the Iconic Old Skool™, Built for the Future.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 01 Feb 2025

Exclusive / Interview

This is [the] After Hours Interview

Andrew Morrison gives us the scoop on his new project: After Hours. Along with his daughter, Billie Morrison, they are breathing new life into Glenn Smith & Haley Ashby’s old brand with a full team of skateboarders, a line of decks, and more in the works.

Interview by David Read

Posted 28 Jan 2025

News / Interview

Good Chat: Casey Foley for Hung Supply

Sydney’s camera sling slingers, Hung Supply, talk to multi-hyphenate Oamaru-Melbourne-Adelaide native Casey Foley about all things skateboarding and photography.

by David Read

Posted 14 Nov 2024

Video / Australian

Bunt Jam Melbourne 2024 Presented by Vans

Basketball, boards and barn-burning. The Bunt scores field goals in Melbourne.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 13 Nov 2024

News / Broadcast

A Look Inside The New Skateboard Book

New from industrial designer slash skateboarder Jonathan Olivares comes this 200+ page exploration of the evolution of our favourite wooden (mostly) toy. Launched in collaboration with Converse earlier this year.

by David Read

Posted 25 Aug 2024

Exclusive / What's going on

An update about Manual Magazine

It’s been quieter than usual on the Manual Mag front. Here’s what is happening and why.

by David Read

Posted 03 Aug 2024

News / Press Release

Vans Releases “Always Pushing” Video

A tapestry of skateboarding, creativity and good vibes in Vans’ new “Always Pushing” ethos.

Supplied by Vans Skateboarding

Posted 20 Jul 2024

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

DEF x Pork Matariki Car Comp

Skate and destroy. DEF and friends cross paths to celebrate Matariki, Pork style.

Video by Harry Kidman

Posted 02 Jul 2024

News / Broadcast

New Colourways of the Vans AVE 2.0

After its debut in March, Anthony Van Engelen’s latest signature model is back with a new mesh upper that’s designed to meet the needs of the next generation of skaters. Check out the three new colourways.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 20 Jun 2024

Exclusive / Event Coverage

Outsiders x 44 Ramps “Battle Of The Carpark 2024”

Shout out to Izzak at Outsiders, Damian from 44 Ramps and the lads at the 03 Barbershop for supporting the scene and putting on such a fun event. It’s super important we support our local skate shops as we won’t get these opportunities!

Text and video by Will Bartlett

Posted 05 Jun 2024