ExclusiveObject Of Desire: Numeric 288
A Variation on a Football Classic, Engineered for Skate
Ever wondered what all the hype about football is? This is probably a good starting point.
Posted 13 Jul 2018
Exclusives
ExclusiveBeginning Bit
Sorry, Not Sorry
An open apology from the beginning of our 20 Year Anniversary Edition.
Posted 7 Jul 2018
ExclusiveEvents / Video
All the Action from Go Skateboarding Day Auckland
Vans took some time out a few weeks back, set up some ramps at the Bones NZ Warehouse and celebrated Go Skateboarding Day. There was a little bit of everything for everyone. Here's the wrap!
Posted 5 Jul 2018
ExclusiveEvents / News
Go Skateboarding Day – Auckland
Join us to celebrate Go Skateboarding Day on June 23 and get OFF THE WALL.
Posted 15 Jun 2018
ExclusiveNews / Video
A Pillar and a Powerhouse – Simon Thorp
Here we have it. Simon Thorp. Crowned 2017 New Zealand Skater of the Year. Style for miles, a figurehead of our industry, a pillar and a powerhouse. Deserved.
Posted 12 Jun 2018
ExclusiveNews
Isaac Matz Photo Show Preview
A preview of Isaac Matz's first photo show happening in Auckland June 12.
Posted 8 Jun 2018
ExclusiveVideo
Surviving Four Weeks On US Soil
Last year Ian Ferguson, Brett Band, Chase Collins, Jesse Abolins and Sam Crabtree jetted off to the U.S with the intention to clock up as much miles within a month long period. Here's a recap of their travels included a few words from behind the lens.
Posted 15 May 2018
ExclusiveElement New Zealand x Willy Low
Luggage You Can Get Behind
Willy Low's a powerhouse in front of the lens, behind it, and in just about all aspects of life. He's also just popped out the latest Element NZ video, titled "LUGGAGE". However, don't let the name deter you. It couldn't be further from the truth.
Posted 2 May 2018
ExclusiveEvents
Full Coverage from Bowlzilla Wellington
There's a million and one ways to skate a bowl, and if you're looking for the best way to skate Waitangi Park Bowl, then you'd have been at Wellington Bowlzilla. For those less fortunate – here's what you missed.
Posted 5 Apr 2018
ExclusiveFrom The Mag
A Subjective Lens, 20 Years of Photography
It’s easy to argue that what makes a good photograph is purely subjective, that the viewer alone uses their prejudice to determine what is good and what is not.
Posted 4 Apr 2018
ExclusiveNews
2017 New Zealand Skater of the Year Awards
Posted 4 Apr 2018
ExclusiveNews / Video
Object of Desire: Vans x Quasi Epoch Sport Pro
Posted 21 Mar 2018
ExclusiveClose Up
Keeping Up With Lenard Tejada
Lenard needs no introduction—with the endless Instagram videos, competition wins, and international coverage, it’s hard to not know about him.
Posted 19 Mar 2018
ExclusiveEvents
NB Numeric: Victoria Park Demo
Here's a glimpse into the recent New Balance Numeric session at Auckland's Victoria Park.
Posted 18 Mar 2018
ExclusiveVideo
Manky Chops Presents: Artzilla 2018
The Artzilla exhibition saw artwork and prints from skateboarders and friends alike. Another great night of the Bowlzilla festival, followed by an awesome day of shredding. Brought to you by MankyChops.
Posted 15 Mar 2018
ExclusivePark Ranger
Oakura gets the Premium Treatment
The beachside township of Oakura, south of New Plymouth, is getting treated to a new creation from Premium Skate Design.
Posted 13 Mar 2018
ExclusiveNews
2018 Bowlzilla Wellington Coverage
Waitangi Skate Park's bowl, with it's psychedelic makeover, got more than its fair share of treatment at yesterday's Bowlzilla event. Featured below is a sample from each division's winner along with the full results. Stay tuned for more.
Posted 11 Mar 2018
ExclusiveFrom The Mag
Nine things you didn’t know about Manual Magazine
Oversupply, prison pen pals, poltergeists, cover royalty and two birds one stone. Just a few of the stories from behind the scenes of Manual.
Posted 27 Feb 2018
ExclusiveFrom The Mag
New Blood, Laying New Ground – Part Four
In celebration of our recent anniversary issue we made some predictions for the next 20 years we realise it isn’t easy feat, and putting those thoughts down in print (and pixels) is even dicier.
Posted 19 Feb 2018
ExclusiveVideo
Here’s What You Missed
We gathered alongside some of the best bowl riders this country has to offer for the 2018 Mangawhai Bowl Jam. For those not in attendance, he's what you missed out on, for those there, time for an encore.
Posted 18 Feb 2018