News / Press Release
Introducing the Converse CONS Louie Lopez 2
Louie and CONS built this new silhouette from scratch, delivering a new staple for every skateboarder.
Posted 05 Apr 2025
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The Inaugural Fryatt DIY Jam — Photos
Three years in is middle age as far as DIYs are concerned. Ōtepoti skaters gathered with the gulls to celebrate crusty seaside fun and their patch by the bay.
Posted 05 Apr 2025
Exclusive / Vote Now
#BTCrewClips — Boardertown x Adidas Video Competition — Vote Now
Voting is open for the #BTCrewClips Boardertown x Adidas Skateboarding Video Competition. Cash and prizes worth $2600 are up for grabs. Have your say by placing your votes now.
Posted 03 Apr 2025
Exclusive / Event Coverage
2025 Dead Pool Bowl Jam — Photos and Results
I was on the bbq and missed a bunch of the event. People needed to be fed! I got bowl-side just in time for some Open barefoot action. Live feed replay and results for you, too.
Posted 25 Mar 2025
News / MuckMouth presents
Barefoot: The Lee Ralph Story — Episodes 1 & 2
The long-awaited, unadulterated, raw look at Lee Ralph’s barefoot life (so far). Everyone from Tony Hawk to Spittle weighs in on the influence of this certified living legend. It is a full sensory experience in eight episodes. Here’s the first two.
Posted 22 Mar 2025
Exclusive / Event Info
2025 Dead Pool Bowl Jam — Skater and Event Info
Everything you need to know about the 2025 Dead Pool Bowl Jam at Waitangi Park on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
Event date: 22/03/2025 11:00 am
Posted 20 Mar 2025
Exclusive / Event Coverage
Tole Street Super Bowl 2025 Photos
Add a gnarly rail and box grinder to the most iconic bowl in Tåmaki Makaurau and you’ve got one hell of a show. It’s all downhill from here.
Posted 03 Mar 2025
Exclusive / Share your videos to win
#BTCrewClips — Boardertown x Adidas Video Competition
Gather your crew. Share your best “friends” clip, and you could win a share of a $2600 prize pool from Boardertown and adidas Skateboarding.
Posted 28 Feb 2025
From The Mag / Quick-Fire
Ishod Wair Interview
From the outside looking in, Ishod Wair seems like he wouldn’t have a worry in the world. He is at the top of the skateboarding mountain, certified SOTY, has graced many a magazine cover, and is on his second Pro Shoe for Nike SB.
Posted 25 Feb 2025
Exclusive / Event Coverage
2025 Vans Mangawhai Bowl Bash Video
The best Bash yet. Enjoy all the action from the deck of magical Mangawhai’s iconic bowl.
Posted 24 Feb 2025
Exclusive / Event Coverage
2024/2025 Duckbrewe 5 Wrap Up and Video
Even Mother Nature couldn’t stop the 5th annual DuckBrewe NYE shootout at Rolling Meadows. She tried, but the goods were delivered!
Posted 20 Feb 2025
Exclusive / Event Coverage
2025 Vans Mangawhai Bowl Bash Coverage
Full coverage, including results, the live stream and photos from the 2025 Vans Mangawhai Bowl Bash.
Posted 08 Feb 2025
From The Mag / Manual Labour
20 Years of Boardertown
Tim Guy reflects on the passion, trials and excitement of 20 years in the game. Change is constant, and the B-Town team are up for the challenge.
Posted 04 Feb 2025
News / Press Release
Vans Introduces the Skate Old Skool 36+
A Modern Reimagining of the Iconic Old Skool™, Built for the Future.
Posted 01 Feb 2025
Exclusive / Interview
This is [the] After Hours Interview
Andrew Morrison gives us the scoop on his new project: After Hours. Along with his daughter, Billie Morrison, they are breathing new life into Glenn Smith & Haley Ashby’s old brand with a full team of skateboarders, a line of decks, and more in the works.
Posted 28 Jan 2025
From The Mag / People
Ari Saffer is Good As
Ari Saffer’s Good As from Manual Magazine, Issue 72.
Posted 18 Jan 2025
From The Mag / People
Cullum Pope is Good As
Cullum’s Good As feature from Manual Magazine, Issue 72.
Posted 18 Jan 2025
Exclusive / Observe Art
Dog Food Wasted Paper
There’s nothing wasted here. When Orson Reynolds puts trick to lip or brush to canvas there’s nothing spared.
Posted 30 Dec 2024
Exclusive / Aotearoa New Zealand
Watch David Robbins in “Mayonaise”
David “D Hole” Robbins smashes the Southern Lakes to the poignant sounds of the Pumpkins.
Posted 14 Dec 2024
From The Mag / Decent Decent
Karl Truell is Decent Decent
The story behind the cover of Manual Magazine, issue 72. Karl scales a prominent feature in Auckland’s Spaghetti Junction. Chami captures it in an iconic image.
Posted 23 Nov 2024