Video / Video

House of Vans: Auckland Video

Here it is! The full recap from the first ever House of Vans Auckland. Thanks to everyone who came down and got involved in what was an amazing event.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 28 Jan 2018

Exclusive / Photo Gallery

House Of Vans Auckland

It's taken us four whole days to recover from the chaos, that was The House Of Vans, but we've come out of it alive, armed with brand new tote bags, and with more photos then we know what to do with!

by Connor Hill

Posted 24 Jan 2018

Exclusive / From the Mag

My Favourite Thing: Mark Neighbours

I remember so vividly the first time I watched Mark Neighbours skate. In complete silence and totally taken aback, I felt like a kid again that was still learning to drop in down at the local ramp.

by Will Jackways

Posted 23 Jan 2018

Exclusive / Event

2018 East Coast Skate Jam

The 2018 East Coast Skate Jam is on! You read that right, first prize is $5000. There will be a free skate clinic at 10am with spot prizes as well, Comp kicks off at 12noon.

Event date: 27/01/2018 10:00 am

by Manual Magazine

Posted 15 Jan 2018

From The Mag / Rant

Conversations with a Magbot

With the assistance of some specially crafted artificial intelligence, we can share this staggering result: we have turned Manual’s 53,947 words of content into a living, breathing Magbot.

Text by David Read, Illustration by Logan Smith

Posted 10 Jan 2018

Exclusive / Event

2018 Mangawhai Bowl Jam

The 7th annual bowl jam is going to be one to remember.

Event date: 03/02/2018 10:00 am

by Manual Magazine

Posted 07 Jan 2018

Exclusive / New Zealand Video

Liam McCulloch “Clocky” Part

New year, new part from Liam "Clocky" McCulloch, the unofficial mouth of the South.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 05 Jan 2018

From The Mag / Shaping The Future

New Blood, Laying New Ground – Part One

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.

by Andrew Bevin

Posted 02 Jan 2018

Exclusive / Event

House of Vans Auckland

House of Vans comes to New Zealand for the first time this January with a one-day pop up in Auckland celebrating Vans’ unique culture through the lens of action sports, music, art and street culture.

Event date: 20/01/2018 10:00 am

by Manual Magazine

Posted 20 Dec 2017

Exclusive / Video

20 Years of Manual Magazine Party Video

An insight into Manual Magazine from co-founder David Read featuring some kind words from Chey Ataria & Dan Bycroft.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 13 Dec 2017

Exclusive / Object Of Desire

New Balance Numeric 358

Summer’s here, Christmas is on its way, and what better way to ring in the season than with a gift for your feet.

by Connor Hill

Posted 08 Dec 2017

From The Mag / Landmark

Vic Square

Before Vic there was ‘Park Royal’, the red-bricked plaza constructed in 1989 and nicknamed after the adjacent uber-starred hotel, architecturally paying homage to Freud with a ‘splayed legs’ floor plan.

by Rhys McLachlan

Posted 08 Dec 2017

Exclusive / New Zealand Video

Def MFG Co. — ‘Aloha’ Video

A new full length video from Def MFG Co. marks the release of Simon Thorp’s pro model.

by Connor Hill

Posted 01 Dec 2017

Exclusive / Corona x Manual Present

24 Hours with Soaked Oats

It’s not always a coincidence when talent comes in pairs. Sometimes it’s in the genes.

by David Read

Posted 29 Nov 2017

Exclusive / Photo Gallery & Video

2017 King Of The Square

A few weekends back Christchurch played host to the second annual King of The Square competition at Cathedral Square.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 27 Nov 2017

Photo Gallery

Manual 20 Year Anniversary Party

On Thursday night we brought together the past and present of Manual to celebrate 20 years.

Event date: 23/11/2017

by Connor Hill

Posted 27 Nov 2017

Exclusive / Video Profile

Forever Chuck: Scott Lai

A classic sneaker truly comes to life when it is taken on a journey by its owner. This is when the personality of the shoe truly takes shape – in the eye of its beholder.

by Connor Hill

Posted 26 Nov 2017

News / Object Of Desire

Converse Cons x Polar Skate Co. Jack Purcell

Converse is back again with Polar Skate Co., this time around to produce a skate ready Jack Purcell sneaker. The iconic silhouette of the Jack Purcell remains the same with the added durability and function of the Converse Cons line.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 23 Nov 2017

From The Mag / PHOTO SPECIAL

Close Up: Jonty Hoggard

He approaches most of his life with a masochistic attitude, carrying GIB up and down stairs till knock off and then going out and skating till he’s beaten.

by Andrew Bevin

Posted 08 Nov 2017

From The Mag / A state of reflection

Emanuel Psathas — AKA Name UL

After releasing Choice(s) in 2016, gaining global recognition, backed by concerts both locally and internationally, Emanuel Psathas—notably known as Name UL—is currently in a state of reflection, and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

by Connor Hill

Posted 30 Oct 2017