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
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
Exclusive / Aotearoa New Zealand Watch “Bitter Sweet” by Jake Oh Auckland’s Jakob Hayward, Marco Len, Tyler Wells and friends feature in Jake Oh’s new animated and skateboard short film. by Manual Magazine Posted 24 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
Exclusive / Vote Now NB Numeric X Manual Magazine — Your Lines Comp — Vote Now Voting is open for the New Balance Numeric X Manual Magazine Your Lines Comp. Three prizes of NB# gear totalling $3500 are up for grabs. Have your say by placing your votes now. by NB Numeric and Manual Magazine Posted 27 Apr 2024
Exclusive / Share your videos to win Your Lines — NB Numeric X Manual Magazine Video Competition Post your best three trick line and be in to win one of three prize packs from New Balance Numeric totalling $3500. by NB Numeric X Manual Magazine Posted 24 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
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
From The Mag / Landmark Remembering The Skate Pit Veteran skateboarder Dean Hunt remembers the massive indoor skatepark built in an old railway shed on Wellington’s Waterloo Quay. Text by Dean Hunt, Photography by Craig Harris, Cover photo by Grey Baker Posted 19 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
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