Exclusive / Interview

Theo Clarke — The NZSOTY Interview

We caught up with the 2022 NZSOTY, Theo Clarke. He gives us the lowdown on SOTY life, recounts the year, and gives his predictions for NZSOTY 2023.

by David Read

Posted 23 Dec 2022

Video / Northern Territory

130K Up The Highway by Tim Hillier

Tim Hillier and friends bring the experience of skateboarding to Australia’s Northern Territory.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 06 Dec 2022

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

“SKUNK 9” (Aotearoa Pack)

SKUNK 9 (Aotearoa pack) featuring Robin McArthur-Adams, Shamus Peters, Simon Fraser-Mackenzie, Xavier Fenton, Benny Gibb, Finny Bowman, Shane Smith, Andy and Simon Thorp.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 07 Nov 2022

Video / Event

Pavement Presents: “Octofest 2022”

Pavement brings its signature event back to the bricks of Dunedin’s Octagon.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 05 Nov 2022

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

“Keith” by Daylight Skateboards

Luke Browne and his art child Daylight introduce “Keith” – new skateboarding from some of Aotearoa, New Zealand’s finest.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 24 Oct 2022

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

Curb “Primitive Future”

An independent Skate Video from Christchurch, New Zealand. Featuring South Island skateboarding from Matthieu Lucas, Alex O'Keefe, Ben Frank, Gerard Bloxham, Finn Roberts and friends.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 24 Oct 2022

Video / UK & NZ

“Always was always will be” by Shane Smith

The British and Shaky Isles meet in this new clip from Shane Smith, featuring Tom Snape, Robin McArthur-Adams, Jarrad Carlin and friends.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 06 Oct 2022

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand Video

“2:03 with Tiaan”

Two minutes of no-BS footage of Tiaan Watene courtesy of Brett Chan.

by David Read

Posted 04 Sep 2022

Exclusive / Archival Videos

Lookback: Bill Bycroft Raw Skateboard HD Footage

Rare and unseen skateboard footage featuring Kiwis Christian Low, Nico Gottschalk, Craig Bycroft, Matt West, Brett Band and Rhys Campbell, and Internationals Joey Pepper, Dennis Busenitz, Nester Judkins, Walker Ryan and Josh Matthews.

by Dan Bycroft

Posted 02 Sep 2022

Video / Park Ranger

Acid NZ presents Te Awamutu Skatepark

The Acid crew team up with the DEF and Backdoor whānau to break in the new Te Awamutu skatepark.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 02 Sep 2022

Video / Australian

Sunday Hardware presents “LUV YA LOTS x x”

Lotsa skateboard luv from Nik Stipanovic, Rome Collyer, Simon Zuzic, Jack O' Grady, Jake Hayes, Chima Ferguson, Jackson Pilz, Dane Burman and friends.

by David Read

Posted 02 Sep 2022

News / Sneaker News

Converse CONS celebrate a milestone and creativity with Sage Elsesser and Sean Pablo

Converse CONS and Sage Elsesser celebrate 10 years with Fastbreak Pro. Sean Pablo also shares his latest creative vision with the One Star Pro.

Press Release

Posted 30 Aug 2022

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

Theo Clarke in “Ted”

Theo Clarke has been on the tear for a while now. You saw the proof in his recent Manual interview. Here’s the BINZ-worthy evidence.

by David Read

Posted 23 Aug 2022

Exclusive / Aotearoa New Zealand Video

“Lucky” – by Joel Burgin

A new skateboard video from Tauranga, Aotearoa New Zealand featuring The Good Room crew.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 13 Aug 2022

News / Press release

Vans Skateboarding Presents Lizzie Armanto’s Latest Head-to-toe Collection

An all-gender capsule by Lizzie Armanto built around Vans’ first signature skate shoe designed by a woman in 20 years.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 12 Aug 2022

Exclusive / Aotearoa New Zealand Video

Collab Distribution presents: “Champagne”

“Champagne” by Collab Distribution. Featuring new skateboarding from Kyle Svensen, Matt Vickery, Chase Collins, Chris Skelton, Matt Ferg and many more.

by David Read

Posted 27 May 2022

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

“The Canterbury Cult” — Screw Loose Crew

A new skateboarding film by Will Bartlett. Fast and loose from the grid city and beyond.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 23 May 2022

Video / South Island, New Zealand

Proud to Present: “0% Bent”

A postcard from the South. Proud, bent and stacked with clips.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 04 May 2022

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

The Lizzie Wear Test Video

On April 22nd Vans New Zealand team riders, friends & local skate stores got together at Public Library to test out The Lizzie shoe. It was an epic Friday night full of non-stop skating, delicious food and good times.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 03 May 2022

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

“Music Over Skating (MOS) HD” — Visual

There’s the party in the hills and streets of Tāmaki Makaurau. Join in the festivities with Robin McArthur-Adams, Shamus Peters and friends.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 28 Apr 2022