Exclusive / Photo Gallery

Almost Lost Manual Pad Jam Photos

Saved from the lonely depths of my Lightroom catalogue — here are the photos of the Manual Pad Jam at Waitangi Park as part of Bowlzilla 2022.

Photography by David Read

Posted 31 May 2023

From The Mag / Rant

Lee Ralph’s First Wall Grind

Morgan Campbell plays “Private Investiskater” to find the truth behind Lee Ralph’s infamous first wall grind.

Text by Morgan Campbell, illustration by Andrés Jensen

Posted 26 May 2023

Video / Australian

NB# Adelaide Tour Video

The NB# Australian team headed to Adelaide, South Australia, for a seven-day trip to sample some of the country's best (and some-what) unrevealed terrain.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 19 May 2023

Exclusive / New Zealand Music

George VILLA debut “Running Free”

Hamilton-raised George VILLA arrives with his debut single “Running Free.”

by David Read

Posted 09 May 2023

Exclusive / Event Video

The Goodroom Presents “Benchorama”

The Goodroom lit up Tauranga’s Memorial Park with the Benchorama Skate Jam on April 1st. The benches are no joke!

by Manual Magazine

Posted 08 May 2023

From The Mag / Tour Video

Pavement Presents “Bogan Voyage”

Southland could be the most untouched region of Aotearoa. It could also be the roughest and most weathered grounds. Pavement Store sends the team deep into the unknown pastures south of Otago.

by Beach Thurlow

Posted 30 Apr 2023

Video / Announcement

Luke Cederman — Pro-Surf-Skateboarder

Luke Cederman is finally accepted into the skateboarding community as Volcom’s first pro-Surf-Skater!

by Manual Magazine

Posted 25 Apr 2023

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

Sunday Hardware Welcomes Cato Dobbs

Sunday is thrilled to officially welcome New Zealand’s Cato Dobbs to the team. To celebrate, they have released a new video part.

Posted by David Read

Posted 17 Apr 2023

From The Mag / Observe

Viewpoint: Garth’s Pool

Garth Urquhart hosts a who’s who session at his skateable backyard pool.

Text and photography by David Read

Posted 16 Apr 2023

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

Vans New Zealand — Zahba Wear Test

To celebrate the launch of the new Zahba shoe, Vans New Zealand team riders and friends took over the Public Library showroom. The space was transformed into a skate park for the night to test out the new shoe that features ImpactWaffle™ technology.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 29 Mar 2023

News / Press Release

Zion Wright and the All-New Zahba from Vans

Influenced by Zion Wright and Built to Make an Impact. Highlighting ImpactWaffle™ tech, sustainable materials, and Zion’s hometown through a new silhouette and a short film titled We’re From Here.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 16 Mar 2023

Video / The Spinoff

Back on the Board: Amber Clyde

Skateboarder Amber Clyde works to get back on the board following the birth of her second daughter. No stranger to the challenges of the skate park, Clyde founded Girls Skate NZ to empower and educate young women in the sport.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 07 Mar 2023

From The Mag / People

Pauly Kauri Top Fives

Mildly nomadic and perpetually positive, Pauly Kauri drops his Top Fives from Ashburton.

Photography by David Read

Posted 07 Mar 2023

Video / Define

Nick Lister — Icons of Elegance (2002)

Nick Lister is one of New Zealand’s skateboard greats. His endless talent and style paved the way for future generations of street skaters. Nick’s part from Bill Bycroft’s 2002 classic Icons of Elegance was one of his defining moments.

by David Read

Posted 28 Feb 2023

From The Mag / People

Gala Baumfield Interview

Family and friends are a massive part of skateboarding culture for Gala. She is passionate about the well-being of her community and the diverse and thriving connections within it. Stepping on a board at age one to advocating for youth, she is on a roll.

Text and photography by David Read

Posted 28 Feb 2023

Video / Event Coverage

2023 Mangawhai Bowl Bash — Video

A ripping recap. Bowl bash — Mangawhai style.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 14 Feb 2023

Exclusive / Event Coverage

2023 Mangawhai Bowl Bash — Photo Gallery

Mangawahi was a wild one this year. The grommets were hungrier than ever. The women were stepping up. The masters kept the fire lit. And the men’s division featured a wild assortment of styles and trick selections. The photos tell the story.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 07 Feb 2023

Exclusive / Event Coverage

Pavement Octofest — Photo Gallery

It's been a few years since the last Octofest so coming out of the pandemic was the perfect time to revive it.

Text by Craig Strong, Photography by Callum Parsons

Posted 07 Feb 2023

Video / Canadian

“God Bless” — by James Morley

Refreshingly Canadian with a sprinkle of Kiwi by way of Mat Vickery.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 04 Jan 2023

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