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

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

“Tahi” — A New DEF-One Video

Simon Thorp, Deacon King and the rest of the DEF Mfg squad make this one count.

Video by Harry Kidman

Posted 29 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

Video / Event Coverage

2024 Mangawhai Bowl Bash Highlights

Highlights from the North’s finest Bowl Bash. The February 2024 event saw a fleet of Australian shredders bring the noise. They were jamming for the cash with a host of Kiwi rippers.

Video and edit by Nic Bennett, Poul Evans and Will Thurston

Posted 09 Feb 2024

From The Mag / People

Manual Labour — Dereck De Souza

Meet Dereck De Souza. He’s a powerhouse on a skateboard and is making moves with his eponymous clothing brand.

Interview by David Read

Posted 08 Feb 2024

Exclusive / Award

2023 NZ Skater of the Year — Voting Closed

Voting for the Manual Magazine 2023 New Zealand Skater of the Year has now closed. Thank you for voting. The winner will be announced on Thursday, March 7, 2024.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 06 Feb 2024

Exclusive / Event Coverage

2024 Mangawhai Bowl Bash — Photos and Results

Rain and wind could dampen the efforts and enthusiasm in Mangawhai over the weekend. The crew was charging hard and battling for the cash. Kingsley and Jesse were bowl-side to get the goods.

Event date:

Photography by Kingsley Attwood, Jesse Peters and Aaron Martin. Video by Nic Bennett.

Posted 05 Feb 2024

Events / Live Coverage

2024 Mangawhai Bowl Bash Live Stream

It doesn’t matter where you are. You can watch all the action from the 2024 Mangawhai Bowl Bash right here.

Event date: 03/02/2024 9:30 am

by Manual Magazine

Posted 02 Feb 2024

Exclusive / Aotearoa New Zealand

Deco Skateboards Presents “Shaky Isles”

There’s nothing shaky about this new Deco Cinema Original. The crew deliver, and we get the pleasure of out-of-the-south Chunks footage. But it’s Sam Allen who breaks ground with his Napier-only part, making another mark in this country’s visual vault.

by David Read

Posted 01 Feb 2024

Video / Event Coverage

Watch the “Oakura Bowl Jam 2024” Video

Taranaki Skateboarding Association brings you coverage from the 6th Annual Oakura Bowl Jam.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 15 Jan 2024