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

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

Video / Northern Territory

130K Up The Highway by Tim Hillier

Tim Hillier and friends bring the experience of skateboarding to Australia’s Northern Territory.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 06 Dec 2022

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

“SKUNK 9” (Aotearoa Pack)

SKUNK 9 (Aotearoa pack) featuring Robin McArthur-Adams, Shamus Peters, Simon Fraser-Mackenzie, Xavier Fenton, Benny Gibb, Finny Bowman, Shane Smith, Andy and Simon Thorp.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 07 Nov 2022

Video / Event

Pavement Presents: “Octofest 2022”

Pavement brings its signature event back to the bricks of Dunedin’s Octagon.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 05 Nov 2022

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

“Keith” by Daylight Skateboards

Luke Browne and his art child Daylight introduce “Keith” – new skateboarding from some of Aotearoa, New Zealand’s finest.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 24 Oct 2022

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

Curb “Primitive Future”

An independent Skate Video from Christchurch, New Zealand. Featuring South Island skateboarding from Matthieu Lucas, Alex O'Keefe, Ben Frank, Gerard Bloxham, Finn Roberts and friends.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 24 Oct 2022

Video / UK & NZ

“Always was always will be” by Shane Smith

The British and Shaky Isles meet in this new clip from Shane Smith, featuring Tom Snape, Robin McArthur-Adams, Jarrad Carlin and friends.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 06 Oct 2022

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand Video

“2:03 with Tiaan”

Two minutes of no-BS footage of Tiaan Watene courtesy of Brett Chan.

by David Read

Posted 04 Sep 2022

Exclusive / Archival Videos

Lookback: Bill Bycroft Raw Skateboard HD Footage

Rare and unseen skateboard footage featuring Kiwis Christian Low, Nico Gottschalk, Craig Bycroft, Matt West, Brett Band and Rhys Campbell, and Internationals Joey Pepper, Dennis Busenitz, Nester Judkins, Walker Ryan and Josh Matthews.

by Dan Bycroft

Posted 02 Sep 2022

Video / Park Ranger

Acid NZ presents Te Awamutu Skatepark

The Acid crew team up with the DEF and Backdoor whānau to break in the new Te Awamutu skatepark.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 02 Sep 2022