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 / 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
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
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
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
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 / Event Coverage Tole Super Dirty Dogg Mix An extended mix of the Tole Super Bowl from the lens of Henry Mooney AKA dirty.dogg. It’s full of chaos, struggles and skateboard sickness. video by Henry Mooney Posted 13 Dec 2023
Exclusive / Event Coverage Tole Super Bowl 2023 — Photos and Video Some describe Tole Street Bowl as a dinosaur's toilet. Add some crazy rails, ledges, and a truck into the mix, and the bowl becomes NZ’s best skate spot. Check out some of NZ’s best as they pay the Tole. Photos by Isaac Matz, Video by Harry Kidman Posted 06 Dec 2023
News / Sneaker News Converse ‘83 Fastbreak for Skateboarding Originally released in ‘83, the Converse Fastbreak was front and centre on the basketball court. Retooled for skateboarding at the request of the CONS family and admirers alike. by Manual Magazine Posted 01 Dec 2023
News / Product Rowan Zorilla’s Second Signature Shoe from Vans An evolution of 2020’s popular Rowan Pro, the Rowan 2 offers a refined shape, upgraded feel and Vans Skateboarding’s new ImpactWaffle™ technology. by Manual Magazine Posted 08 Nov 2023
News / Skateboard Survey Take the “Be Counted for Skateboarding” survey Have your say in SBNZ’s new skateboard participation survey — the first of its kind and scale for skateboarding in Aotearoa, New Zealand. by Manual Magazine Posted 18 Oct 2023
Exclusive / Event coverage 2023 Skateboard Nationals — Photos and Results Tairawhiti Trust hosted another fantastic display of skateboarding and camaraderie at SBNZ’s National showcase in Gisborne. Peep the results and 100s of photos. Photography by David Read and Brennan Thomas Posted 04 Oct 2023
Exclusive / Event Coverage Duckbrewe 3 — Wrap-Up, Photos and Results Nestled amongst the scenic backdrop of a quiet North Canterbury valley comes one of New Zealand’s biggest skateboarding events of the year. Words by Jack Richardson, photography by Natasha Grego Posted 12 Jun 2023
Video / Event Coverage Bowlzilla Wellington 2023 Video Bowlzilla dropped back-to-back events over the past summer competition season. In Feb 2023, Wellington played ball and provided sun and good times for all. by Manual Magazine Posted 07 Jun 2023
Exclusive / Aotearoa New Zealand Tekau — A New Book By DEF Mfg Co. Tekau explores 10 Years of Aotearoa New Zealand Skateboarding and Streetwear through the eyes of DEF Mfg Co. Interview by Darren Howman, Images courtesy of DEF Mfg Co. Posted 06 Jun 2023
Exclusive / Photo Gallery Almost Lost Manual Pad Jam Photos Saved from the lonely depths of my Lightroom catalogue — here are the photos of the Manual Pad Jam at Waitangi Park as part of Bowlzilla 2022. Photography by David Read Posted 31 May 2023
Exclusive / Event Video The Goodroom Presents “Benchorama” The Goodroom lit up Tauranga’s Memorial Park with the Benchorama Skate Jam on April 1st. The benches are no joke! by Manual Magazine Posted 08 May 2023