Exclusive / Interview Kingsley Attwood Junk Draw Exhibition We spoke to Kingsley ahead of his first solo show at The Tuesday Club in Auckland on 23 August. Interview by David Read Posted 03 Aug 2025
Video / Duds to Welly Watch Pat Flanagan’s “Too Cold To Huck” Video From Duds to Welly. Aireden Vellasamy, Milligan Hudson, Cullum Pope, Hunter Lander-Smith, Soul Kropelnicki, Ezra Lourie, and Denym Lomas join Pat Flanagan in his new skate flick. Video by Pat Flanagan Posted 27 Jul 2025
News / Chey & Levi Talk Skating BINZ Podcast — Pilot Episode Certified Aotearoa skateboarding legends Chey Ataria and Levi Hawken lay the blueprint for what’s surely going to be the Best (Podcast) in New Zealand. First boards, first inspirations, and just a few first descents. by David Read Posted 19 Jul 2025
Exclusive / Ōtepoti Dunedin Watch Dunedin’s “Hot Piss” Elliott Phillips’s Ōtepoti Dunedin video captures a thriving scene with a raging thirst. Video by Elliott Phillips Posted 05 Jul 2025
Exclusive / Interview “Barefoot” The Lee Ralph Story — Interview with Alex Dyer Behind the scenes of the lengthy production of “Barefoot” — An eight-part documentary about Lee Ralph’s intriguing skateboarding journey. Interview by Darren Howman Posted 18 Jun 2025
Video / Tour Video Mental Demo at Auckland’s Vic Park Getting Mental at VIC. Even the rain can’t stop Nikolai Piombo, Ronnie Kessner, Thomas Dritsas, Andrew “Chunks” Norton, and friends getting down. Video by Colin Evans and James James Posted 16 May 2025
News / Press Release Vans Debuts Curren Caples’ First Signature Skate Shoe Vulcanised perfection from Curren Caples and Vans. by Vans Posted 10 May 2025
From The Mag / Debut Tour Video Watch Mental’s Auckland 2025 Tour Video Video from Mental’s debut tour to Auckland, New Zealand. As seen on the cover and inside Manual Winter 2025 issue. Featuring a horde of heavy hitters including Chima, Snape, Zion, Nikolai, Christian Henry, Gabriel Summers and more. Video by Colin Evans and James James Posted 08 May 2025
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. by Converse CONS Posted 05 Apr 2025
Exclusive / Event Coverage 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. Text by Olivier Jutel, photography by Zachary Sullivan, Jonny Gilks and Flynn Acworth 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. Presented by Manual Magazine 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. Photography by David Read 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. by MuckMouth 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 by Manual Magazine 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. Photos by Connor Hill 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. Presented by Manual Magazine 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. Interview and photography by Colin Evans 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. by Manual Magazine 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! Text and Video by Will Bartlett, Photography by Mitchell Clark and Natasha Grego. 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. by Manual Magazine Posted 08 Feb 2025