Exclusive / NZSOTY2021

Simon Thorp — NZ’s longest Skater of the Year (2017-2020)

It’s SOTY-season, so we tracked down New Zealand’s longest-running Skater of the Year — Simon Thorp. We talk BINZs, rigged votes and predictions for this year’s NZSOTY.

by David Read

Posted 26 Jan 2022

Events / Video coverage

4th Annual Oakura Bowl Jam 2022 — Video and Results

Video coverage and results from the 4th annual Oakura Bowl Jam.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 20 Jan 2022

Exclusive / Event coverage

Duckbrewe 2 Skate Festival — Photo Gallery

After their debut Duckbrewe Skate Festival at Two Thumb Brewery in Christchurch last summer, Duckewe have returned with another hoppy beer collab, added three stages of music, a field full of spectators and an even wilder ramp design.

by George Read

Posted 20 Jan 2022

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

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

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

News / Sneaker News

Vans Introduces All-New Skate Classics

Timeless silhouettes receive upgraded design and construction.

Press Release

Posted 03 May 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

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

Exclusive / Event Coverage

Toasting the 10th Mangawhai Bowl Jam: 2021 Event Wrap Up

The Vans Mangawhai Bowl Jam, presented by Backdoor NZ, celebrates a decade of roof-raising radness.

Press Release

Posted 11 Feb 2021

Exclusive / Sneaker News

Jackson Pilz Colours Vans His Way

Vans releases the first Colourway for Australian Rider Jackson Pilz — available now.

Press Release

Posted 28 Dec 2020

Video / New Zealand Video

The Chrimat Speciale Video

Christmas is a special time. Made better by friends, good times and special treats like this little gem from the plazas and pathways of the Capital. Max Sceats keeps on giving with Chrimat Speciale.

by David Read

Posted 28 Dec 2020

News / Sneaker News

Kyle Walker Goes Velcro With His Sophomore Shoe

Long-lasting and enduring support that comes from the skate community. Wrapped up in a shoe. With Velcro.

Press Release

Posted 23 Sep 2020