Video / Auckland, Aotearoa
“Tha Fellas” by Dan Kapoki
Tiaan Watene goes to work on some AK ledges, the crew bring the heat and vibes. A reminder to reimagine your city every day.
Posted 06 Jan 2026
It seemed like every single skater from the Canterbury region showed up to the New Brighton mini-ramp jam at the Duke Festival of Surfing. With fifty-eight registered skaters, the action was non-stop. Heats ran from 11:30 am to 6:30 pm, with a killer little street course on the side to entertain anybody really champing at the bit. Here’s a collection of snaps from throughout the day – if you couldn’t make it, this is what you missed out on.