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
Exclusive / Event Coverage Watch “44 Ramps New Brighton Ramp Jam” Coverage from the 44 Ramps and Gator Skins Beach Blowout Skate Jam at the Duke Festival of Surfing. New Brighton, Christchurch on March 23rd. Video by Will Bartlett, Photos by Flynn Acworth Posted 30 May 2024
News / Press Release Satisfy Your Cravings With The Latest From Pass~Port & Vans Vans have teamed up with Sydney-based skate brand Pass~Port for their third collaboration, this time featuring the iconic Skate Half Cab and Skate Lampin. by Manual Magazine Posted 22 May 2024
Video / Aotearoa New Zealand “Tahi” — A New DEF-One Video Simon Thorp, Deacon King and the rest of the DEF Mfg squad make this one count. Video by Harry Kidman Posted 29 Mar 2024
Exclusive / Event Coverage 2024 Dead Pool — Photos and Video Dead Pool grew out of the community rallying together after the short notice cancellation of this year’s Bowlzilla Wellington. Anything for a good session. Video by Nic Bennett, Photography by Craig Harris Posted 05 Mar 2024
Exclusive / Event Coverage 2024 Kerikeri Bowl and Vert Jam Photos The annual pilgrimage to the sun-soaked North took place a few weeks ago. Our Hokianga-based correspondent, Beach Thurlow, came out of the woods to get the goods. Photography by Beach Thurlow Posted 20 Feb 2024
Video / Event Coverage Shut Up And Skate NZ — Hospital DIY Jam The Hospital DIY was bursting at the seams on Friday arvo. The SUASNZ crew hosted a good gig. Hungry for crusty ‘crete? This might be right up your alley. Video by Nic Bennett Posted 18 Feb 2024
Video / Event Coverage 2024 Mangawhai Bowl Bash Highlights Highlights from the North’s finest Bowl Bash. The February 2024 event saw a fleet of Australian shredders bring the noise. They were jamming for the cash with a host of Kiwi rippers. Video and edit by Nic Bennett, Poul Evans and Will Thurston Posted 09 Feb 2024
Exclusive / Event Coverage 2024 Mangawhai Bowl Bash — Photos and Results Rain and wind could dampen the efforts and enthusiasm in Mangawhai over the weekend. The crew was charging hard and battling for the cash. Kingsley and Jesse were bowl-side to get the goods. Event date: Photography by Kingsley Attwood, Jesse Peters and Aaron Martin. Video by Nic Bennett. Posted 05 Feb 2024
Events / Live Coverage 2024 Mangawhai Bowl Bash Live Stream It doesn’t matter where you are. You can watch all the action from the 2024 Mangawhai Bowl Bash right here. Event date: 03/02/2024 9:30 am by Manual Magazine Posted 02 Feb 2024
Video / Event Coverage Watch the “Oakura Bowl Jam 2024” Video Taranaki Skateboarding Association brings you coverage from the 6th Annual Oakura Bowl Jam. by Manual Magazine Posted 15 Jan 2024
Exclusive / Event Coverage Duckbrewe 2023 Wrap up and Video Rolling Meadows hosted 7000 people, four wicked music stages and a perfect skate ramp in North Canterbury for New Year’s Eve 2023/2024. Video and Text by Will Bartlett Posted 11 Jan 2024
Video / Event Coverage Tole Super Dirty Dogg Mix An extended mix of the Tole Super Bowl from the lens of Henry Mooney AKA dirty.dogg. It’s full of chaos, struggles and skateboard sickness. video by Henry Mooney Posted 13 Dec 2023
Exclusive / Event Coverage Tole Super Bowl 2023 — Photos and Video Some describe Tole Street Bowl as a dinosaur's toilet. Add some crazy rails, ledges, and a truck into the mix, and the bowl becomes NZ’s best skate spot. Check out some of NZ’s best as they pay the Tole. Photos by Isaac Matz, Video by Harry Kidman Posted 06 Dec 2023
News / Sneaker News Converse ‘83 Fastbreak for Skateboarding Originally released in ‘83, the Converse Fastbreak was front and centre on the basketball court. Retooled for skateboarding at the request of the CONS family and admirers alike. by Manual Magazine Posted 01 Dec 2023
News / Product Rowan Zorilla’s Second Signature Shoe from Vans An evolution of 2020’s popular Rowan Pro, the Rowan 2 offers a refined shape, upgraded feel and Vans Skateboarding’s new ImpactWaffle™ technology. by Manual Magazine Posted 08 Nov 2023
News / Skateboard Survey Take the “Be Counted for Skateboarding” survey Have your say in SBNZ’s new skateboard participation survey — the first of its kind and scale for skateboarding in Aotearoa, New Zealand. by Manual Magazine Posted 18 Oct 2023