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
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
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
From The Mag / Manual Labour 20 Years of Boardertown Tim Guy reflects on the passion, trials and excitement of 20 years in the game. Change is constant, and the B-Town team are up for the challenge. Interview by Connor Hill Posted 04 Feb 2025
Exclusive / Interview This is [the] After Hours Interview Andrew Morrison gives us the scoop on his new project: After Hours. Along with his daughter, Billie Morrison, they are breathing new life into Glenn Smith & Haley Ashby’s old brand with a full team of skateboarders, a line of decks, and more in the works. Interview by David Read Posted 28 Jan 2025
From The Mag / People Ari Saffer is Good As Ari Saffer’s Good As from Manual Magazine, Issue 72. Photography by Kingsley Attwood Posted 18 Jan 2025
From The Mag / People Cullum Pope is Good As Cullum’s Good As feature from Manual Magazine, Issue 72. Photography by Callum Parsons Posted 18 Jan 2025
Exclusive / Observe Art Dog Food Wasted Paper There’s nothing wasted here. When Orson Reynolds puts trick to lip or brush to canvas there’s nothing spared. Text by Nolan Ewart, photograph by David Read Posted 30 Dec 2024
Exclusive / Aotearoa New Zealand Watch David Robbins in “Mayonaise” David “D Hole” Robbins smashes the Southern Lakes to the poignant sounds of the Pumpkins. by Manual Magazine Posted 14 Dec 2024
From The Mag / Decent Decent Karl Truell is Decent Decent The story behind the cover of Manual Magazine, issue 72. Karl scales a prominent feature in Auckland’s Spaghetti Junction. Chami captures it in an iconic image. Text and photography by Dave Chami Posted 23 Nov 2024
From The Mag / People Turning Point — Jessica Ready SLS, World Champs, Tom Cruise, the trials of Olympic qualification, and going padless — Jessica Ready has a lot going on. Talent and consistency have everything to do with it. Intro by Amber Clyde Interview by David Read. Photography by Connor Hill, Brad Makatoa and Bryce Golder Posted 04 Sep 2024