Events / Element NZ Presents:

‘Luggage’ Premiere

A few weeks ago in Auckland, Element New Zealand played host, and premiered the new team video, Luggage. Here's what the night looked like.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 14 May 2018

Exclusive / Element 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.

by Connor Hill

Posted 02 May 2018

Video / Def Mfg Co.

Introducing Cato Dobbs

It'll come as no surprise to anyone close enough to witnessing Cato Dobbs skate, as to why Def Mfg Co have welcomed him as part of the family – for the rest of you this should sufficiently answer things.

by Connor Hill

Posted 16 Apr 2018

Exclusive / Extended Gallery & Video

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.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 05 Apr 2018

Exclusive / From 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.

Text by Mark Barber

Posted 04 Apr 2018

Exclusive / Readers' Poll

2017 New Zealand Skater of the Year Awards

Posted 04 Apr 2018

Exclusive / Object of Desire

Object of Desire: Vans x Quasi Epoch Sport Pro

by Manual Magazine

Posted 21 Mar 2018

Close 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.

by Kingsley Attwood

Posted 19 Mar 2018

Exclusive / Photo Gallery

NB Numeric: Victoria Park Demo

Here's a glimpse into the recent New Balance Numeric session at Auckland's Victoria Park.

by Connor Hill

Posted 18 Mar 2018

Video / After Hours x The Good Room

Liam Salisbury’s “Say Sorry”

Good stuff coming from TGA's Cameron Paul, Alistar Walker, Roman Goodwin, Shawn Steigenberger, Simon Fraser and Alex Ireland, as they feature in Liam Salisbury's latest clip – "Say Sorry".

by Manual Magazine

Posted 15 Mar 2018

Exclusive / Bowlzilla Artshow

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.

Video by Atmos Film

Posted 15 Mar 2018

Exclusive / Park 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.

by David Read

Posted 13 Mar 2018

Events / Signing & Demo

Come Meet The NB Numeric Team

As if you didn't already need a reason to finish work early.

Event date: 16/03/2018

by Connor Hill

Posted 12 Mar 2018

Exclusive / Photo Gallery & Results

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.

Event date: 10/03/2018

by Hendrix Brendon Arnold

Posted 11 Mar 2018

Video / Def Mfg Co x Loyalty Trust

Aotea Square Six Jam

In a recent series of events, Def Mfg Co have been holding best trick competitions at spots all over Auckland - the latest, a throwdown at Aotea Square six.

by Connor Hill

Posted 08 Mar 2018

From The Mag / Revealed

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.

Text by David Read

Posted 27 Feb 2018

Video / New Zealand Video

HourGlass by Majick Templeton

It's safe to say that most of what comes from the South, has equal amounts of raw and grit, as it does brilliant skateboarding.

Posted by Manual Magazine

Posted 26 Feb 2018

Events / Bowlzilla Wellington '18

A Treat for Bowl Riders Everywhere

That's right. Bowlzilla is back, bringing with it four days (and nights) of festivities kicking off in Wellington on March 8th. Here's what you're gonna get:

by Manual Magazine

Posted 19 Feb 2018

From The Mag / Shaping the Future

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.

by Andrew Bevin

Posted 19 Feb 2018

Exclusive / The Mangawhai Bowl Jam Video

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.

by Aidan Rogers

Posted 18 Feb 2018