Exclusive / From The Mag

Andrew “Beacho” Beauchamp Interview

Red Band gumboots, skate school and life in the ‘Naki. Chase Collins and John Green interview Beacho for Manual, 74.

Interview by Chase Collins & John Green, Photography by Wade MacLaughlin and Ben D’Ath

Posted 05 Apr 2026

Exclusive / Event Coverage

Duckbrewe 6 Rolling Meadows — Wrap Up

Duckbrewe 6 followed the relocation and rebuild of the ramp from Waipara to Christchurch. What emerged wasn’t a like-for-like reconstruction, but a completely new ramp.

Text by Will Bartlett, Photography by Tom Peden

Posted 04 Apr 2026

Events / South Island

Register Now: South Island Mini Ramp Champs

Our friends at 44 Ramps and Gator Skins have teamed up with the Duke Festival to bring you the 2026 South Island Mini Ramp Champs. Registrations are open now. Spin up now.

Event date: 21/03/2026 10:00 am

by Manual Magazine

Posted 09 Mar 2026

Exclusive / Photo Gallery

2026 Fusion Treetops Skate Jam

The Wellington weather gods really turned it on for this year’s Fusion Skate Treetops Skate Jam. The BBQ was cranking and there were plenty of prizes and tricks flowing. Here are a few snaps from the day.

Photos by David Read

Posted 08 Mar 2026

Exclusive / Photo Gallery

Dead Pool Alive

I snuck in late and got a few photos ringside at Waitangi Bowl. Grassroots shredding from the new gen, old hats and everyone in between.

Photos by David Read

Posted 08 Mar 2026

Exclusive / Event

What to expect at Street Fest Aotea Square

Get the lowdown from Chey Ataria and Haimona Ngata, the people behind Street Fest 2026. On this Friday, Feb 20 and Auckland’s Aotea Square.

Event date: 20/02/2026 3:30 pm

Interview by David Read

Posted 17 Feb 2026

Exclusive / Event Coverage

2026 Yeti Mangawhai Bowl Bash — Highlights, Photos & Results

Magical skateboarding from Mangawhai. Check out the full coverage from the day, including video highlights, results, livestream, and a massive photo gallery.

Photos by David Read

Posted 10 Feb 2026

Video / Aotearoa, New Zealand

We Didn’t Plan Any Of This, Somehow Here We Are

Brandon Booth, Donny Watson, Nathan Sutherland, and a whole suite of friends feature in this new Tāmaki Makaurau video.

Video by Donny Watson

Posted 20 Dec 2025

Video / Pro Debut

Hoddle Presents Raphael Langslow

Melbourne’s Hoddle Skateboards acknowledges Raph’s powerful approach with a signature plank.

Video by Geoff Campbell

Posted 19 Dec 2025

Exclusive / Seaside Adventure

“No Bueno” — Duffell & Morph in Valparasio

Morph crashes Sean’s art stay in Chile. Seaside Valpo delivers hill bombs, street surgery, cervezas, and more.

Video by Sean Duffell and Josh Malthus

Posted 17 Dec 2025

Exclusive / Event Coverage

2025 Washington Way Bowl Jam — Wrap Up

Photos and results from the first annual Progression Session Bowl Jam at Washington Way in Ōtautahi. Along with an interview with event organiser, Adam Wheeldon.

Interview and photography by David Read

Posted 15 Dec 2025

Exclusive / Shanghai, China

“Doom Scroll” by Deco Skateboards

A visual record of the 2025 Deco Skateboards tour through Shanghai, China. Featuring Brett Band, Chris Skelton, Marshall Littlefair, and more.

Video by Samuel Crabtree

Posted 05 Dec 2025

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