Video / Australasian Video

“Sing A Song” — Brett Chan

From the hip of Brett Chan comes a collection of raw skateboarding from the streets of Sydney, Bali and Auckland.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 25 Mar 2020

Exclusive / New Zealand Video

“Gold Watch” A Must See

Fellow skateboarders slash filmmakers Bill Bycroft and Dan Kircher—of Plastic Trophy and Skylarking fame, respectively—joined forces in 2009 to create “Gold Watch.” A fitting reward for many years of good service.

by David Read

Posted 25 Mar 2020

Exclusive / New Zealand Video

“Bell Hill” by Majick Templeton

Smooth skateboarding from the rough streets of Dunedin. Courtesy of Majick.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 16 Mar 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.

by Manual Magazine

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

by Manual Magazine

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.

Press Release

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.

by Manual Magazine

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.

by Manual Magazine

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

by Manual Magazine

Posted 18 Feb 2020

News / Behind The Scenes

Vans Rowan Pro: Scoring the Track

Rowan, Sweeny and Theodore score more than new shoes.

by David Read

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.

by David Read

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.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 11 Feb 2020

Video / Memorial Video

Our Dear Friend Tully West

Our thoughts go out to all Tully’s family and friends. Too young, too soon. Rest in Peace.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 25 Jan 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.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 23 Jan 2020

Video / Passport Presents

Josh Pall’s ‘KITSCH’ Part

He’s got speed, grace, one of the best looking heelflips you’ll ever see, and a wickedly kitschy pair of jorts. This Australian vid is an instant-classic and Pall’s part will not disappoint.

by Connor Hill

Posted 14 Jan 2020

Video / Video

Ishod Wair & Kyle Walker’s “BE FREE” video

Ishod and Kyle have done a lot of miles together and somewhere along the way the idea to share a video project became a reality.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 14 Jan 2020

Video / Full Length Video

Curb’s A Million Miles of Fun

Curb’s “A Million Miles of Fun” in its entirety is here for the viewing. The full length documents a large portion of Canterbury's skate community over the last few years, brought together and captured by Gerald Bloxham.

by Connor Hill

Posted 14 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

by Manual Magazine

Posted 10 Jan 2020

Video / Tour Video

Antihero Skateboards: Arbitrary Function

Antihero skateboarders present to you the “Arbitrary Functions” of yesterday, today! Marking the finalisation of the never-ending search for stoke in their “Implosionistic Tendancy” saga. Enjoy.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 03 Jan 2020

Video / NZ Skateboarding

In Europe with WEAOTEA

Summer loving: The Weaotea crew escaped NZ's gruelling winter months for some of Euro's finest.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 23 Dec 2019