News / Press Release Vans Releases “Always Pushing” Video A tapestry of skateboarding, creativity and good vibes in Vans’ new “Always Pushing” ethos. Supplied by Vans Skateboarding Posted 20 Jul 2024
News / Broadcast New Colourways of the Vans AVE 2.0 After its debut in March, Anthony Van Engelen’s latest signature model is back with a new mesh upper that’s designed to meet the needs of the next generation of skaters. Check out the three new colourways. by Manual Magazine Posted 20 Jun 2024
News / Press Release Satisfy Your Cravings With The Latest From Pass~Port & Vans Vans have teamed up with Sydney-based skate brand Pass~Port for their third collaboration, this time featuring the iconic Skate Half Cab and Skate Lampin. by Manual Magazine Posted 22 May 2024
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 / 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
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. by Manual Magazine 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. by Manual Magazine 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. by Manual Magazine Posted 07 Mar 2023
News / Sneaker News Converse CONS celebrate a milestone and creativity with Sage Elsesser and Sean Pablo Converse CONS and Sage Elsesser celebrate 10 years with Fastbreak Pro. Sean Pablo also shares his latest creative vision with the One Star Pro. Press Release Posted 30 Aug 2022
News / Press release Vans Skateboarding Presents Lizzie Armanto’s Latest Head-to-toe Collection An all-gender capsule by Lizzie Armanto built around Vans’ first signature skate shoe designed by a woman in 20 years. by Manual Magazine Posted 12 Aug 2022
Video / Aotearoa New Zealand DEF’s “Life’s Amazing” video by Brett Chan There’s most definitely more to skateboarding than skateboarding. That’s why we do it. And this video shows it. by Manual Magazine Posted 22 Apr 2022
Video / Australasian “Light Years” video by adidas Skateboarding New from adidas Skateboarding by way of Free Skate Mag. The trefoil brand showcases their Australasian team, with a good smattering of Kiwi. by Manual Magazine Posted 21 Apr 2022
Video / Wellington “Double Take” video — Max Sceats Take a roll through the Capital’s plazas and waterfront in Max Sceats’s new joint. Hunter Lander-Smith starts things off, introducing a host of humans. Niwa Warner closes off with a bag full of bangers. by Manual Magazine Posted 17 Apr 2022
Video / New Zealand Video Bar-None — “Public Hero” Video Despite the efforts of do-gooders, Alexei Foster and crew push through with Bar-None’s latest skateboard video, “Public Hero,” featuring Auckland’s newest breed. by Manual Magazine Posted 30 Jan 2022
Exclusive / NZSOTY2021 Simon Thorp — NZ’s longest Skater of the Year (2017-2020) It’s SOTY-season, so we tracked down New Zealand’s longest-running Skater of the Year — Simon Thorp. We talk BINZs, rigged votes and predictions for this year’s NZSOTY. by David Read Posted 26 Jan 2022
Events / Video coverage 4th Annual Oakura Bowl Jam 2022 — Video and Results Video coverage and results from the 4th annual Oakura Bowl Jam. by Manual Magazine Posted 20 Jan 2022
Exclusive / Event coverage Duckbrewe 2 Skate Festival — Photo Gallery After their debut Duckbrewe Skate Festival at Two Thumb Brewery in Christchurch last summer, Duckewe have returned with another hoppy beer collab, added three stages of music, a field full of spectators and an even wilder ramp design. by George Read Posted 20 Jan 2022
Exclusive / Skateboarding Festival Duckbrewe 2 Skate Festival at Rolling Meadows: Entries now open The Rolling Meadows festival lives up to its name with the addition of the Duckbrewe skateboarding event. Event date: 30/12/2021 12:00 pm by Manual Magazine Posted 16 Aug 2021