From The Mag / People

Jess Lord is Good As

Auckland-based skateboarder Jess Lord on rituals, skating with your eyes closed and Drew Barrymore.

Photography by Connor Hill

Posted 17 Sep 2023

From The Mag / My Favourite Thing

Pedro Day Cover

Jamie Cook’s ‘My Favourite Thing’ from Manual, issue 70. A gem from 2004 featuring one of H-Town’s favourite sons, Pedro Day.

Text by Jamie Cook, photograph by Dave Chami

Posted 14 Sep 2023

Video / Australasian

Watch Geoff Campbell’s Video “Crumbing”

You don’t have to scrabble for crumbs on the Internet anymore. Geoff Campbell has crafted a delicious morsel of skateboard clips from Melbourne, Sydney, Warrnambool, Ballarat and Bendigo.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 07 Sep 2023

From The Mag / Feature

Everything Is Skateable

Sam Palmer (alongside many others) paved the way for spaces like Wellington’s Newtown Ghetto Spot and Berhampore’s Treetops. Hopefully, his words inspire you to pick up a trowel for the first time or double down on your DIY conviction.

Text and Interview by David Read

Posted 22 Aug 2023

Video / Australasian

“Oscar’s House” — Hoddle Skateboards

Dedicated to the late Tully West and his cat Oscar, this short video from Melbourne features the Hoddle Skateboards family and friends in their element and fine form.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 09 Aug 2023

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

“District” Skate Video

Tyler Wells, Adelar Scherb and friends dial in from the Auckland CBD in Jim Westʻs new flick “District.”

by Manual Magazine

Posted 07 Aug 2023

Video / Australasian

Watch Majick’s “Munch Palace”

A new Majick drop from Melbourne with punch. Featuring Reef Condon, Tai Wepa, Matthieu de Souza, Liam McCulloch, Gabriel Summers, Max Thompson and Jordan McStay.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 05 Aug 2023

Exclusive / Aotearoa New Zealand

Theo Clarke — “Airways”

His T-shirts might be size medium, but his skating is X-Large. Another hearty scoop of Ted clips from the recent months and his stateside travels.

by David Read

Posted 19 Jul 2023

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

Deco Skateboards “Paradise”

Exploring Paradise with Chase Collins, Mat Vickery, Chris Skelton, Matt Ferg, Kyle Svensen, Sam Allen and friends.

by David Read

Posted 01 Jul 2023

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

Daylight Skateboards “Option Two”

Travelling across the motu from Tāmaki Makaurau to Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Daylight weaves together a sunbeam of skateboarding full of grain and soul.

by David Read

Posted 30 Jun 2023

From The Mag / People

Turning Point — Zedyn Fellows Interview

Backyard training facilities, back-to-back 540s and chasing the Olympic dream. Life is never dull for Wānaka’s Zedyn Fellows.

Interview and photography by Beach Thurlow

Posted 30 Jun 2023

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

Zedyn Fellows in “Backyard Dreams”

Zedyn Fellows sessions his backyard before he shoots off to compete against the world’s best in his first international competitions.

Video by Beach Thurlow

Posted 27 Jun 2023

Video / Define

Dan Gemmell — New Morning (2011)

This Gemmell bro-duced video captures the pure essence of Danʻs on-board style and creativity, along with a solid dose of Gemmell good vibes. Another defining moment for New Zealand skateboarding.

by David Read

Posted 13 Jun 2023

Exclusive / Event Coverage

Duckbrewe 3 — Wrap-Up, Photos and Results

Nestled amongst the scenic backdrop of a quiet North Canterbury valley comes one of New Zealand’s biggest skateboarding events of the year.

Words by Jack Richardson, photography by Natasha Grego

Posted 12 Jun 2023

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

Watch James Huntley’s Video Part “Ready Salted”

New Zealand skateboard virtuoso, James Huntley, follows up on 2022’s “Saltey Red” with another stunning performance in “Ready Salted.”

Video by Twiggy Talls

Posted 11 Jun 2023

Video / Event Coverage

Bowlzilla Wellington 2023 Video

Bowlzilla dropped back-to-back events over the past summer competition season. In Feb 2023, Wellington played ball and provided sun and good times for all.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 07 Jun 2023

Exclusive / Aotearoa New Zealand

Tekau — A New Book By DEF Mfg Co.

Tekau explores 10 Years of Aotearoa New Zealand Skateboarding and Streetwear through the eyes of DEF Mfg Co.

Interview by Darren Howman, Images courtesy of DEF Mfg Co.

Posted 06 Jun 2023

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

Watch “Teina” Video by Brett Chan

A new video by Brett Chan, filmed between two full moons during one month in Auckland, Aotearoa. Featuring Tiaan Watene and the Kapoki brothers, Tiomai & Dan.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 04 Jun 2023

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