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 / Aotearoa New Zealand

Watch the “Tai Wepa 4 Arcade” Video

Tai spent his 1-week summer holiday unlocking old and new spots in Hawkes Bay. This is honest Kiwi skateboarding at its finest — crusty spots and quick-footed finesse.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 21 Jan 2024

From The Mag / Landmark

Remembering The Skate Pit

Veteran skateboarder Dean Hunt remembers the massive indoor skatepark built in an old railway shed on Wellington’s Waterloo Quay.

Text by Dean Hunt, Photography by Craig Harris, Cover photo by Grey Baker

Posted 19 Jan 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

Video / Nelson, New Zealand

“Time Constraints” by Ben Short

The Nelson/Tasman region’s skateboarding gets profiled in this “five years in the making” video by Ben Short. Featuring a laundry list of skaters from the local scene and an all-kiwi soundtrack, this is essential viewing for certified skate nerds.

by David Read

Posted 15 Jan 2024

Exclusive / Event Coverage

Duckbrewe 2023 Wrap up and Video

Rolling Meadows hosted 7000 people, four wicked music stages and a perfect skate ramp in North Canterbury for New Year’s Eve 2023/2024.

Video and Text by Will Bartlett

Posted 11 Jan 2024

Video / Postcard from abroad

“Two Shire” by Majick Templeton

The finest crust from Berlin, Christchurch and Melbourne featuring Kusti Kauppinen, Reef Condon, Tai Wepa and Shaun Paul.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 08 Jan 2024

Video / Australian

Nixen Osborne for Creature Skateboards

Australian Fiend, Nixen Osborne is a total ATV Crusher. He scoured Aussie terrain and slayed it all in his first full-length video part for the Black and Green.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 29 Dec 2023