Video / Australasian

Time to watch “Next Minute”

Majick snaps together more Melbourne prime cuts with Tai Wepa, Sam Sutton, Matthieu Lucas De Souza, Simon Zuzic and Raphael Langslow.

Video by Majick Templeton

Posted 28 Feb 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

From The Mag / People

Manual Labour — Dereck De Souza

Meet Dereck De Souza. He’s a powerhouse on a skateboard and is making moves with his eponymous clothing brand.

Interview by David Read

Posted 08 Feb 2024

Exclusive / Award

2023 NZ Skater of the Year — Voting Closed

Voting for the Manual Magazine 2023 New Zealand Skater of the Year has now closed. Thank you for voting. The winner will be announced on Thursday, March 7, 2024.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 06 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

Exclusive / Aotearoa New Zealand

Deco Skateboards Presents “Shaky Isles”

There’s nothing shaky about this new Deco Cinema Original. The crew deliver, and we get the pleasure of out-of-the-south Chunks footage. But it’s Sam Allen who breaks ground with his Napier-only part, making another mark in this country’s visual vault.

by David Read

Posted 01 Feb 2024

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

Watch the “Tai Wepa 4 Arcade” Video

Tai spent his 1-week summer holiday unlocking old and new spots in Hawkes Bay. This is honest Kiwi skateboarding at its finest — crusty spots and quick-footed finesse.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 21 Jan 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

Video / Nelson, New Zealand

“Time Constraints” by Ben Short

The Nelson/Tasman region’s skateboarding gets profiled in this “five years in the making” video by Ben Short. Featuring a laundry list of skaters from the local scene and an all-kiwi soundtrack, this is essential viewing for certified skate nerds.

by David Read

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 / Postcard from abroad

“Two Shire” by Majick Templeton

The finest crust from Berlin, Christchurch and Melbourne featuring Kusti Kauppinen, Reef Condon, Tai Wepa and Shaun Paul.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 08 Jan 2024

Video / Australian

Nixen Osborne for Creature Skateboards

Australian Fiend, Nixen Osborne is a total ATV Crusher. He scoured Aussie terrain and slayed it all in his first full-length video part for the Black and Green.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 29 Dec 2023

From The Mag / People

Von and Felix Griffin Top Fives

At ages 15 and 53, there is almost four decades difference between them. They share the same stoke for skateboarding, The Dew and can run laps around any bowl. But who’s tunes are playing in the camper?

Photography by David Read

Posted 29 Dec 2023

Video / Ōtepoti Dunedin

Pavement Store’s “CRUST” Video

A look into the Dunedin skateboard scene from the local riders and friends of Pavement Store.

Video by Jack Fraser

Posted 23 Dec 2023

Video / Australian

“HoddLA” — Free Dirt by Hoddle

Digby Luxton, Simon Zuzic, Shaun Paul, Raphael Langslow and Noah Smith sample LA with their friends.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 22 Dec 2023

Video / Australian

“Monopoly” by Optik Skate

Correct use of Sydney’s street furnishings with Aaron Christiansen, Zac Junaedi, Gus McBride, Luke Heffernan and Blake Carthew.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 22 Dec 2023

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