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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.
Posted 06 Jun 2023
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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.
Posted 31 May 2023
From The Mag / Rant
Lee Ralph’s First Wall Grind
Morgan Campbell plays “Private Investiskater” to find the truth behind Lee Ralph’s infamous first wall grind.
Posted 26 May 2023
Exclusive / New Zealand Music
George VILLA debut “Running Free”
Hamilton-raised George VILLA arrives with his debut single “Running Free.”
Posted 09 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!
Posted 08 May 2023
From The Mag / Music
BKATIT — No Comply Interview
I’ve been lucky enough to call myself No Comply’s DJ for the last four years, but I am even more fortunate to call them two of my best friends. I spoke with Fynn and Ethan Blackwood about their approach and their new EP that’s out this month.
Posted 02 May 2023
From The Mag / Tour Video
Pavement Presents “Bogan Voyage”
Southland could be the most untouched region of Aotearoa. It could also be the roughest and most weathered grounds. Pavement Store sends the team deep into the unknown pastures south of Otago.
Posted 30 Apr 2023
From The Mag / Observe
Viewpoint: Garth’s Pool
Garth Urquhart hosts a who’s who session at his skateable backyard pool.
Posted 16 Apr 2023
Video / Aotearoa New Zealand
Vans New Zealand — Zahba Wear Test
To celebrate the launch of the new Zahba shoe, Vans New Zealand team riders and friends took over the Public Library showroom. The space was transformed into a skate park for the night to test out the new shoe that features ImpactWaffle™ technology.
Posted 29 Mar 2023
News / Press Release
Zion Wright and the All-New Zahba from Vans
Influenced by Zion Wright and Built to Make an Impact. Highlighting ImpactWaffle™ tech, sustainable materials, and Zion’s hometown through a new silhouette and a short film titled We’re From Here.
Posted 16 Mar 2023
Video / The Spinoff
Back on the Board: Amber Clyde
Skateboarder Amber Clyde works to get back on the board following the birth of her second daughter. No stranger to the challenges of the skate park, Clyde founded Girls Skate NZ to empower and educate young women in the sport.
Posted 07 Mar 2023
From The Mag / People
Pauly Kauri Top Fives
Mildly nomadic and perpetually positive, Pauly Kauri drops his Top Fives from Ashburton.
Posted 07 Mar 2023
From The Mag / People
Gala Baumfield Interview
Family and friends are a massive part of skateboarding culture for Gala. She is passionate about the well-being of her community and the diverse and thriving connections within it. Stepping on a board at age one to advocating for youth, she is on a roll.
Posted 28 Feb 2023
Exclusive / Event Coverage
2023 Bowlzilla Wellington Wrap-up — Photo Gallery and Results
This year’s National Bowl Skating Championships, BOWLZILLA Wellington—which was presented by Monster Energy—turned it on this year. After the last few years of weather and lockdowns, it was the celebration everyone wanted and needed.
Posted 27 Feb 2023
Video / Event Coverage
2023 Mangawhai Bowl Bash — Video
A ripping recap. Bowl bash — Mangawhai style.
Posted 14 Feb 2023
Exclusive / Event Coverage
2023 Mangawhai Bowl Bash — Photo Gallery
Mangawahi was a wild one this year. The grommets were hungrier than ever. The women were stepping up. The masters kept the fire lit. And the men’s division featured a wild assortment of styles and trick selections. The photos tell the story.
Posted 07 Feb 2023
Exclusive / Event Coverage
Pavement Octofest — Photo Gallery
It's been a few years since the last Octofest so coming out of the pandemic was the perfect time to revive it.
Posted 07 Feb 2023
Exclusive / Interview
Theo Clarke — The NZSOTY Interview
We caught up with the 2022 NZSOTY, Theo Clarke. He gives us the lowdown on SOTY life, recounts the year, and gives his predictions for NZSOTY 2023.
Posted 23 Dec 2022
Exclusive / Photo Gallery
Verticus 2022 — Photos and Results
Verticus brings vert to the people and people to the vert. Another uplifting event at the Blake Park monster ramp. CPL was there to capture it.
Posted 04 Dec 2022
Exclusive / Photo Gallery
2022 Wellington Ramp Riot — Photos
The Wellington Ramp Riot celebrated its fifth innings with a truck-stomping rip-a-licious celebration of all things rampy.
Posted 27 Nov 2022