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

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

Watch the “Yes Boy” Video

Hunter and Soul are joined by a swag of Welly rippers as they unlock spot after spot.

Video by Hunter Lander-Smith

Posted 20 Jul 2024

Video / Define

Rodrigo Herring — Icons of Elegance (2002)

Rod had a stubborn addiction to destroying spots, especially foreboding rails. His “Icons” video part perfectly showcases his uncompromising drive and deft ability on a board. It is an era-defining NZ classic.

Video by Bill Bycroft

Posted 06 Jul 2024

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

DEF x Pork Matariki Car Comp

Skate and destroy. DEF and friends cross paths to celebrate Matariki, Pork style.

Video by Harry Kidman

Posted 02 Jul 2024

Video / Australasian

Watch NB Numeric’s “High Noon” Video

Filmed in the iconic streets of Australia and New Zealand, “High Noon” stars Shaun Paul, Connor Reeve, Cato Dobbs, and Sean Ryan.

By David Read

Posted 14 Jun 2024

Exclusive / Event Coverage

Outsiders x 44 Ramps “Battle Of The Carpark 2024”

Shout out to Izzak at Outsiders, Damian from 44 Ramps and the lads at the 03 Barbershop for supporting the scene and putting on such a fun event. It’s super important we support our local skate shops as we won’t get these opportunities!

Text and video by Will Bartlett

Posted 05 Jun 2024

Exclusive / Event Coverage

Watch “44 Ramps New Brighton Ramp Jam”

Coverage from the 44 Ramps and Gator Skins Beach Blowout Skate Jam at the Duke Festival of Surfing. New Brighton, Christchurch on March 23rd.

Video by Will Bartlett, Photos by Flynn Acworth

Posted 30 May 2024

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

Watch “Fire Pit Bowl Bash” at Acid HQ

Friends and whānau light up the Acid HQ Bowl for an evening of good ol' shralping.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 26 May 2024

Video / Australian

Watch “PASS~PORT ❤ VANS”

All cravings satisfied in this celebration of lace, skateboarding and mutually beneficial collaborations.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 24 May 2024

Exclusive / Aotearoa New Zealand

Watch “Bitter Sweet” by Jake Oh

Auckland’s Jakob Hayward, Marco Len, Tyler Wells and friends feature in Jake Oh’s new animated and skateboard short film.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 24 May 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

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

“South to Shore” by Brad Makatoa

From the South of Tāmaki Makaurau to its North Shore. Brad Makatoa has weaved together an earnest debut featuring Caraway Chiba, Max Luiten-Mackenzie, Harry Browne-Sainty, Bence Nagy lani and Jessica Ready.

Video by Brad Makatoa

Posted 19 May 2024

Video /

Watch Cato Dobbs For Thunder Trucks

One trip from New Zealand to Barcelona, and Cato Dobbs stacked up a healthy mix of clips on some of the city's best spots for the latest Thunder edit.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 09 May 2024

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

The Good Room “Mash Up” Video

A mash up edit of Tauranga-based con-cretins for The Good Room Skate Store.

Video edited by Joel Burgin

Posted 18 Apr 2024

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

Terry and Ivan’s “Pies and Parks”

Terence Davidson and Ivan Gregoroff tackle the South Island, powered by pies, Monster Energy, coffee, and the love for skating.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 31 Mar 2024

Exclusive / Share your videos to win

Your Lines — NB Numeric X Manual Magazine Video Competition

Post your best three trick line and be in to win one of three prize packs from New Balance Numeric totalling $3500.

by NB Numeric X Manual Magazine

Posted 24 Mar 2024

Exclusive / Event Coverage

2024 Dead Pool — Photos and Video

Dead Pool grew out of the community rallying together after the short notice cancellation of this year’s Bowlzilla Wellington. Anything for a good session.

Video by Nic Bennett, Photography by Craig Harris

Posted 05 Mar 2024

Video / Australasian

Time to watch “Next Minute”

Majick snaps together more Melbourne prime cuts with Tai Wepa, Sam Sutton, Matthieu Lucas De Souza, Simon Zuzic and Raphael Langslow.

Video by Majick Templeton

Posted 28 Feb 2024

Exclusive / Event Coverage

2024 Kerikeri Bowl and Vert Jam Photos

The annual pilgrimage to the sun-soaked North took place a few weeks ago. Our Hokianga-based correspondent, Beach Thurlow, came out of the woods to get the goods.

Photography by Beach Thurlow

Posted 20 Feb 2024

Video / Event Coverage

Shut Up And Skate NZ — Hospital DIY Jam

The Hospital DIY was bursting at the seams on Friday arvo. The SUASNZ crew hosted a good gig. Hungry for crusty ‘crete? This might be right up your alley.

Video by Nic Bennett

Posted 18 Feb 2024