Exclusive / Event Coverage

2024/2025 Duckbrewe 5 Wrap Up and Video

Even Mother Nature couldn’t stop the 5th annual DuckBrewe NYE shootout at Rolling Meadows. She tried, but the goods were delivered!

Text and Video by Will Bartlett, Photography by Mitchell Clark.

Posted 20 Feb 2025

Exclusive / Event Coverage

2025 Vans Mangawhai Bowl Bash Coverage

Full coverage, including results, the live stream and photos from the 2025 Vans Mangawhai Bowl Bash.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 08 Feb 2025

News / Press Release

Vans Introduces the Skate Old Skool 36+

A Modern Reimagining of the Iconic Old Skool™, Built for the Future.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 01 Feb 2025

Exclusive / Interview

This is [the] After Hours Interview

Andrew Morrison gives us the scoop on his new project: After Hours. Along with his daughter, Billie Morrison, they are breathing new life into Glenn Smith & Haley Ashby’s old brand with a full team of skateboarders, a line of decks, and more in the works.

Interview by David Read

Posted 28 Jan 2025

News / Interview

Good Chat: Casey Foley for Hung Supply

Sydney’s camera sling slingers, Hung Supply, talk to multi-hyphenate Oamaru-Melbourne-Adelaide native Casey Foley about all things skateboarding and photography.

by David Read

Posted 14 Nov 2024

Video / Australian

Bunt Jam Melbourne 2024 Presented by Vans

Basketball, boards and barn-burning. The Bunt scores field goals in Melbourne.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 13 Nov 2024

News / Broadcast

A Look Inside The New Skateboard Book

New from industrial designer slash skateboarder Jonathan Olivares comes this 200+ page exploration of the evolution of our favourite wooden (mostly) toy. Launched in collaboration with Converse earlier this year.

by David Read

Posted 25 Aug 2024

Exclusive / What's going on

An update about Manual Magazine

It’s been quieter than usual on the Manual Mag front. Here’s what is happening and why.

by David Read

Posted 03 Aug 2024

News / Press Release

Vans Releases “Always Pushing” Video

A tapestry of skateboarding, creativity and good vibes in Vans’ new “Always Pushing” ethos.

Supplied by Vans Skateboarding

Posted 20 Jul 2024

News / Broadcast

New Colourways of the Vans AVE 2.0

After its debut in March, Anthony Van Engelen’s latest signature model is back with a new mesh upper that’s designed to meet the needs of the next generation of skaters. Check out the three new colourways.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 20 Jun 2024

News / Press Release

Satisfy Your Cravings With The Latest From Pass~Port & Vans

Vans have teamed up with Sydney-based skate brand Pass~Port for their third collaboration, this time featuring the iconic Skate Half Cab and Skate Lampin.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 22 May 2024

News / Product

Rowan Zorilla’s Second Signature Shoe from Vans

An evolution of 2020’s popular Rowan Pro, the Rowan 2 offers a refined shape, upgraded feel and Vans Skateboarding’s new ImpactWaffle™ technology.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 08 Nov 2023

News / Skateboard Survey

Take the “Be Counted for Skateboarding” survey

Have your say in SBNZ’s new skateboard participation survey — the first of its kind and scale for skateboarding in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 18 Oct 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

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

News / Sneaker News

Converse CONS celebrate a milestone and creativity with Sage Elsesser and Sean Pablo

Converse CONS and Sage Elsesser celebrate 10 years with Fastbreak Pro. Sean Pablo also shares his latest creative vision with the One Star Pro.

Press Release

Posted 30 Aug 2022

News / Press release

Vans Skateboarding Presents Lizzie Armanto’s Latest Head-to-toe Collection

An all-gender capsule by Lizzie Armanto built around Vans’ first signature skate shoe designed by a woman in 20 years.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 12 Aug 2022

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

The Lizzie Wear Test Video

On April 22nd Vans New Zealand team riders, friends & local skate stores got together at Public Library to test out The Lizzie shoe. It was an epic Friday night full of non-stop skating, delicious food and good times.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 03 May 2022