Exclusive / Aotearoa, New Zealand

“Temporal” by Brad Makatoa

A new video by Subculture Skate’s Brad Makatoa. Featuring Coby Cooke, Caraway Chiba, Steve Lim, Harry Browne-Sainty, and Max Luiten-McKenzie.

video by Brad Makatoa

Posted 30 Sep 2025

Video / Interview

BINZ Podcast #1 — Andrew “Morri” Morrison

In this episode of the BINZ podcast, Chey and Levi sit down with the legendary Andrew “Morri” Morrison – a name that resonates with anyone who’s been part of Aotearoa’s skate scene over the past four decades.

Video by BINZ Podcast

Posted 03 Sep 2025

Exclusive / Interview

Kingsley Attwood Junk Draw Exhibition

We spoke to Kingsley ahead of his first solo show at The Tuesday Club in Auckland on 23 August.

Interview by David Read

Posted 03 Aug 2025

Video / Duds to Welly

Watch Pat Flanagan’s “Too Cold To Huck” Video

From Duds to Welly. Aireden Vellasamy, Milligan Hudson, Cullum Pope, Hunter Lander-Smith, Soul Kropelnicki, Ezra Lourie, and Denym Lomas join Pat Flanagan in his new skate flick.

Video by Pat Flanagan

Posted 27 Jul 2025

News / Chey & Levi Talk Skating

BINZ Podcast — Pilot Episode

Certified Aotearoa skateboarding legends Chey Ataria and Levi Hawken lay the blueprint for what’s surely going to be the Best (Podcast) in New Zealand. First boards, first inspirations, and just a few first descents.

by David Read

Posted 19 Jul 2025

Exclusive / Ōtepoti Dunedin

Watch Dunedin’s “Hot Piss”

Elliott Phillips’s Ōtepoti Dunedin video captures a thriving scene with a raging thirst.

Video by Elliott Phillips

Posted 05 Jul 2025

Exclusive / Interview

“Barefoot” The Lee Ralph Story — Interview with Alex Dyer

Behind the scenes of the lengthy production of “Barefoot” — An eight-part documentary about Lee Ralph’s intriguing skateboarding journey.

Interview by Darren Howman

Posted 18 Jun 2025

News / Press Release

Vans Debuts Curren Caples’ First Signature Skate Shoe

Vulcanised perfection from Curren Caples and Vans.

by Vans

Posted 10 May 2025

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 / Vote Now

#BTCrewClips — Boardertown x Adidas Video Competition — Vote Now

Voting is open for the #BTCrewClips Boardertown x Adidas Skateboarding Video Competition. Cash and prizes worth $2600 are up for grabs. Have your say by placing your votes now.

Presented by Manual Magazine

Posted 03 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

From The Mag / Quick-Fire

Ishod Wair Interview

From the outside looking in, Ishod Wair seems like he wouldn’t have a worry in the world. He is at the top of the skateboarding mountain, certified SOTY, has graced many a magazine cover, and is on his second Pro Shoe for Nike SB.

Interview and photography by Colin Evans

Posted 25 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