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Thinking Outside the Square T-Shirt

Where the illustration on the Aotea Square “Thinking Outside the Square” T-Shirt came from.

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Posted 9 Aug 2026

Melu Blackburn doing a frontside Smith grind at Washington Way Skatepark.

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Melu Blackburn is Good As

Christchurch ripper Melu Blackburn’s Good As from issue 75.

Photograph by Will Bartlett

Posted 9 Aug 2026

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Treetops Dissected

Though most would say the same about their local DIY, Treetops really is a special spot. Tucked up in Wellington’s town belt above the southern suburb of Newtown, it’s like a Tony Hawk Pro Skater level on the set of Jurassic Park – complete with shrieks and roars from the neighbouring zoo.

Text by Max Olijnyk, photography by David Read

Posted 8 Aug 2026

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A Backyard Ramp In Parakai

Jason King remembers the ramp that bought local legends together.

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Posted 6 Aug 2026

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Manual, Issue #75

A sample of our Winter 2026 edition. Check out the goods and get yourself a copy today.

Posted by David Read

Posted 5 Aug 2026

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“Outside There is Fresh Air” by Webstate

Outside wrecking it for Webstate Clothing.

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Posted 3 Aug 2026

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New Balance Numeric | Southerly

Cato Dobbs joins the Numeric crew as they breeze through Melbourne granite.

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Posted 21 Jul 2026

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Aerosol Skateboards Promo Video

Cameron Fraser introduces Aerosol Skateboards with this 14-minute promo video featuring Corey Young and Sean Thomas Ryan.

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Posted 16 Jul 2026

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“Atami Skatehouse” by Will Bartlett

A lengthy vid from Ōtautahi with a list of skaters as long as the run time. Showing there’s a healthy, thriving scene in the Grid City.

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Posted 12 Jul 2026

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Music Over Skating 3

Robin, Jochems, Emile, Lomax, Xaxier and friends bring you treats from the streets.

Posted by Manual Magazine

Posted 11 Jun 2026

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From Elsewhere

Satty Takamatsu’s latest featuring Lenard Tejada and friends.

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Posted 10 Jun 2026

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“Nort” — ADWYSD Part

Charlie ‘Nort’ Aubrey always punishes the city streets. No ledge or bar is safe from the assault.

Video by Harry Kidman

Posted 23 May 2026

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Digby’s “Fakename” Part

Digby Luxton doesn’t disappoint with more of the superb lines and trickery that we’ve come to expect.

Posted by Manual Magazine

Posted 19 May 2026

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Pass~Port Presents Matthieu Lucas-D‘Souza

Matthieu newness by Majick Templeton.

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Posted 6 May 2026

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Watch Real Street Skating

Actual real life skateboarding filmed in the streets.

Video by Majick Templeton

Posted 5 Apr 2026

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Duckbrewe 6 Rolling Meadows — Wrap Up

Duckbrewe 6 followed the relocation and rebuild of the ramp from Waipara to Christchurch. What emerged wasn’t a like-for-like reconstruction, but a completely new ramp.

Text by Will Bartlett, Photography by Tom Peden

Posted 4 Apr 2026

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Cato Dobbs Bike Crash

Not even a colossal bike crash will get in the way of Cato’s unstoppable output. More Majick.

Video by Majick Templeton

Posted 29 Mar 2026

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Microwave — A Volcom Skate Film

The van starts it. The session builds it. Everything else just happens in between. The Volcom team get heated. Watch it. Run it back.

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Posted 28 Mar 2026

VideosAustralian

Pass~Port — Do You Trust Œufs?

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Posted 23 Mar 2026

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Register Now: South Island Mini Ramp Champs

Our friends at 44 Ramps and Gator Skins have teamed up with the Duke Festival to bring you the 2026 South Island Mini Ramp Champs. Registrations are open now. Spin up now.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 9 Mar 2026

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