Exclusive / archive

Dazlog: “DV” — Raw Files Vol.1

Brett Band and friends from the Dazlog archives. Circa 2010-2015. Shot in New Zealand, Australia and Barcelona. Full of casual heavy hitters.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 18 Aug 2021

Exclusive / Skateboarding Festival

Duckbrewe 2 Skate Festival at Rolling Meadows: Entries now open

The Rolling Meadows festival lives up to its name with the addition of the Duckbrewe skateboarding event.

Event date: 30/12/2021 12:00 pm

by Manual Magazine

Posted 16 Aug 2021

News / Sneaker News

Vans Presents: The Wayvee

A new skateboarding silhouette from Vans that marks an evolution in skate style and performance. Built from the ground up with input from Tyson Peterson

Press release

Posted 10 Aug 2021

Video / New Zealand

D.I.Y. Dogs — Crete Dreams

Nestled at the foot of Wellington, New Zealand’s town belt is a sprawling and unforgiving D.I.Y. Siim Sild and friends do the hard yards and reap the rewards.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 09 Aug 2021

Exclusive / Event Coverage

Acid Invitational 2021: Photos & Results

On Saturday Cambridge played host to the 2021 Ramp Attack & Acid Invitational. Carnage ensued as crews from around the country came together to session the purpose built, multi sectioned ramp in Leamington Domain. See how it all unfolded below:

by Manual Magazine

Posted 04 Aug 2021

Video / New Zealand

“Home Time” by Chase Collins

Chase Collins and crew make good use of their pandemic-induced isolation in the motherland in their new skateboard movie “Home Time.”

by Chase Collins

Posted 28 Jun 2021

Exclusive / New Zealand

Vans Skate Presents: “PURE” by Brett Chan

The new skateboard video by Brett Chan. Featuring the pure talents of Ben Gibb, Chase Collins, Andrew Morrison, Mikey Gibson, Elijah Robertson and Kyle Svensen.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 03 Jun 2021

Events / Mini Ramp Festival

2021 Acid NZ Invitational Ramp Attack

The 3rd Acid NZ Ramp Attack storms Cambridge this July.

Event date: 31/07/2021 10:00 am

Press Release

Posted 24 May 2021

Video / New Zealand Video

Womxn Skate, New Zealand — “Come Skate with Us”

From the top of the North Island to the bottom of the South Island — introducing some of the wāhine skateboarders of New Zealand.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 24 May 2021

Video / New Zealand Video

Lenard Tejada’s “Welcome to Def” Video Part

Chey Ataria’s Def MFG Co. welcomes Lenard Tejada to the illustrious team with a full length video part.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 13 May 2021

Video / Darkroom Inc

Darkroom’s “Incubator” Video

Pushing against cheese-grater ground and weathered ledges, the Darkroom team makes a masterpiece with some Midwestern crust.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 13 May 2021

Exclusive / ACT NOW

Wellington City Council’s 10-year-plan — last chance to make submissions is Sunday, May 9.

The window to make a submission closes at midnight this Sunday. We urgently need as many people as possible to make submissions asking for investment in skateboarding.

by Kevin Francis

Posted 06 May 2021

Video / Australian Video

Hoodle Skateboards Presents “Heavy Mayo”

There's plenty of juice left on the seasoned streets of Melbourne. More than the perfect condiment — this is a visual feast.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 04 May 2021

Video / A New Harry Kidman Film

The Bus Reform

Harry Kidman and his trusty VX delivering a real treat!

by Manual Magazine

Posted 26 Apr 2021

Exclusive / Wear Test

Smashing the Skate Authentic

Vans have completely redesigned the Skate Classic range with the skater in mind. To celebrate the release, we got the New Zealand team together to party, piñata-style. A smashing good time was had — literately.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 20 Apr 2021

Exclusive / ACT NOW

Act now to change skateboarding facilities in Wellington

To improve Wellington’s skateboarding facilities you need to act now. Councillors need to hear from you THIS WEEK. Read Kevin Francis’ call for help.

by Kevin Francis

Posted 05 Apr 2021

Exclusive / Event Coverage

2021 Bowlzilla Wellington — Photos, Video and Results

BOWLZILLA Wellington 2021 — the National Park Skating Championships —  was the cure for 2020.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 28 Mar 2021

Video / Canon New Zealand

Learn Skate Photography with Kingsley Attwood

Photography can be an absolute mystery when you're starting out or learning new techniques. Amid the hustle and bustle of the 2021 Mangawhai Bowl Jam, Kingsley Attwood pulls back the veil on how to create stunning images of skateboarding.

by David Read

Posted 16 Mar 2021

News / The Spinoff — Documentary

Scratched: Lee Ralph, the skateboarder who vanished

In the late 1980s, New Zealand skateboarder Lee Ralph had the world at his feet. But right when he seemed poised to join the sport’s elite, he was kicked out of the US – and out of the limelight.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 16 Mar 2021

Exclusive / Event

DATE CHANGE — 2021 Bowlzilla Wellington is now on March 27

Wellington will be the Capital of Skateboarding once again on the 27th of March when it hosts BOWLZILLA Wellington for the 6th year in a row.

Event date: 27/03/2021 10:00 am

Press Release

Posted 22 Feb 2021