Video / New Zealand Video
The Grifter of Palmy Turns 50
Celebrating the halfway mark. Jam on the mini, bash in the bowl. Joined by Palmerston Northʻs finest, and friends.
Posted 27 Jul 2020
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Skateboarding & Art Competition
The Vans Showdown — Meet the Crew of the Future
Skate shops from around Asia Pacific video-off in this battle for showdown supremacy. An art competition to boot. Apply within.
Posted 22 Jul 2020
News / Press Release
Celebrate the Life of Skateboarding Legend Jeff Grosso — Live
Vans Celebrates the Life of Skateboarding Legend Jeff Grosso Live on Vans’ YouTube on April 29th at 5am. The virtual memorial will look back on the icon’s life and devotion to skate culture.
Posted 27 Apr 2020
News / In Memory of
Jeff Grosso R.I.P. (1968-2020)
Word has spread that iconic skateboarder Jeff Grosso has passed. We are unsure of details, but our thoughts go out to Jeff’s family, friends and the wider skateboarding community. Jeff was one of a kind. He’ll be missed.
Posted 01 Apr 2020
News / Qualifying for the Olympics
Sky Sport Next: Street Oceania Continental Championship
Possibly the first time a bunch of skateboarders from New Zealand have traveled with their own dedicated physio and high-performance diet. Theo, Cato, Kobe, and Lenard travel to Melbourne for Oceania Continental Championship.
Posted 05 Mar 2020
Exclusive / Event Information
Capital of Fun: Bowlzilla™ Wellington — March 7, 2020
The fifth year of BOWLZILLA™ Wellington Festival is upon us. Wellington will be the Capital of skateboarding in New Zealand all week.
Event date: 07/03/2020 11:00 am
Posted 01 Mar 2020
News / Sneaker News
Copa Nationale: The Next Evolution of Skate Footwear
This new modern cup-sole from adidas Skateboarding draws inspiration from their rich soccer heritage.
Posted 26 Feb 2020
Video / Skateboarding Video
HUF Welcomes Mason Silva To The Team
In the words of HUF founder Keith Hufnagel, “Mason is a powerhouse. Skates fast, big spots, great style... Another addition we’re stoked to have on the team.” Big words coming from Huf himself.
Posted 23 Feb 2020
Video / Skateboarding Video
Emerica’s “Green” Video
Dakota Servold and Jon Dickson deliver stunning bookends to this incredible collection of pure skateboarding. Servold’s rail form is unwavering. Dickson takes tech and brawn to new places. The Emerica team joins in to drive home their no-nonsense ethos.
Posted 23 Feb 2020
Exclusive / Skate Competition
VMorg X Empire: Skate Competition, Lower Hutt
Only in Lower Hutt can you skate a plaza and be in to win a car. This Sunday, February 23.
Event date: 23/02/2020 9:30 am
Posted 18 Feb 2020
News / Behind The Scenes
Vans Rowan Pro: Scoring the Track
Rowan, Sweeny and Theodore score more than new shoes.
Posted 18 Feb 2020
Video / Bobby is Pro for Quasi
Bobby de Keyzer Skates For Us Now (Quasi)
Impeccable ledge lines and pop to die for, Bobby de Keyzer makes himself known. In Quasi Vision.
Posted 13 Feb 2020
Exclusive / Event Coverage
2020 Vans Mangawhai Bowl Jam: Event Wrap Up
There were record crowds and stoke at the 9th Mangawhai Bowl Jam competition. We were there to witness all the epic skateboarding. Check out the video highlights and all the best photos from the event right here.
Posted 11 Feb 2020
Video / Vans Presents
Eye Of The Storm
Vans is proud to present “Eye of the Storm” featuring our Vans APAC skateboard team as they skate through Typhoon Ling Ling in Seoul, a heatwave in Guangzhou and a smokey haze in Kuala Lumpur so thick you couldn’t see the tops of buildings.
Posted 23 Jan 2020
Events / Press Release
Bigger & Better, Bowlzilla 2020
Wellington is set to be the Capital of Skating for New Zealand again the first week of March. 2020 is going to be the biggest year ever for skateboarding on the global stage and BOWLZILLA Wellington is the first big step for New Zealand skaters.
Event date: 07/03/2020
Posted 10 Jan 2020
Video / Australasian Video
Shaun Boucher — “Relocated” Video
Shaun Boucher is terrorizing the Gold Coast’s ditches and transitions. Nothing is safe from his drive.
Posted 11 Oct 2019
Video / New Zealand Documentary
Meme Me — Levi Hawken Explores His Nek Minnit
The ‘Nek Minnit’ guy confronts the meme that defined him. Get ready to challenge your own perceptions of virality.
Posted 09 Sep 2019
News / Sneaker News
Introducing The AVE Pro Featuring Vans’ Ultimate Waffle Cupsole
Vans Pro Skate Celebrates Iconic Pro Skater Anthony Van Engelen’s Influential Career with New Signature Footwear and Apparel Collection
Posted 26 Aug 2019
News / Competition Press Release
Vans Announces Shop Riot DIY Showdown Finalists
Vans to Build top six shop obstacle concepts in real life at Shop Riot Finals.
Posted 09 Aug 2019
News / Event Coverage
Sydney Trash it out for Tyshawn
adidas Skateboarding launches Tyshawn Jones signature shoe with a trash can jam in Sydney.
Posted 09 Aug 2019