Exclusive / Photo Gallery

Almost Lost Manual Pad Jam Photos

Saved from the lonely depths of my Lightroom catalogue — here are the photos of the Manual Pad Jam at Waitangi Park as part of Bowlzilla 2022.

Photography by David Read

Posted 31 May 2023

Video / Australian

NB# Adelaide Tour Video

The NB# Australian team headed to Adelaide, South Australia, for a seven-day trip to sample some of the country's best (and some-what) unrevealed terrain.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 19 May 2023

Exclusive / New Zealand Music

George VILLA debut “Running Free”

Hamilton-raised George VILLA arrives with his debut single “Running Free.”

by David Read

Posted 09 May 2023

Exclusive / Event Video

The Goodroom Presents “Benchorama”

The Goodroom lit up Tauranga’s Memorial Park with the Benchorama Skate Jam on April 1st. The benches are no joke!

by Manual Magazine

Posted 08 May 2023

From The Mag / Tour Video

Pavement Presents “Bogan Voyage”

Southland could be the most untouched region of Aotearoa. It could also be the roughest and most weathered grounds. Pavement Store sends the team deep into the unknown pastures south of Otago.

by Beach Thurlow

Posted 30 Apr 2023

Video / Announcement

Luke Cederman — Pro-Surf-Skateboarder

Luke Cederman is finally accepted into the skateboarding community as Volcom’s first pro-Surf-Skater!

by Manual Magazine

Posted 25 Apr 2023

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

Sunday Hardware Welcomes Cato Dobbs

Sunday is thrilled to officially welcome New Zealand’s Cato Dobbs to the team. To celebrate, they have released a new video part.

Posted by David Read

Posted 17 Apr 2023

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

Vans New Zealand — Zahba Wear Test

To celebrate the launch of the new Zahba shoe, Vans New Zealand team riders and friends took over the Public Library showroom. The space was transformed into a skate park for the night to test out the new shoe that features ImpactWaffle™ technology.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 29 Mar 2023

Video / The Spinoff

Back on the Board: Amber Clyde

Skateboarder Amber Clyde works to get back on the board following the birth of her second daughter. No stranger to the challenges of the skate park, Clyde founded Girls Skate NZ to empower and educate young women in the sport.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 07 Mar 2023

Video / Define

Nick Lister — Icons of Elegance (2002)

Nick Lister is one of New Zealand’s skateboard greats. His endless talent and style paved the way for future generations of street skaters. Nick’s part from Bill Bycroft’s 2002 classic Icons of Elegance was one of his defining moments.

by David Read

Posted 28 Feb 2023

Video / Event Coverage

2023 Mangawhai Bowl Bash — Video

A ripping recap. Bowl bash — Mangawhai style.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 14 Feb 2023

Video / Canadian

“God Bless” — by James Morley

Refreshingly Canadian with a sprinkle of Kiwi by way of Mat Vickery.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 04 Jan 2023

Video / Northern Territory

130K Up The Highway by Tim Hillier

Tim Hillier and friends bring the experience of skateboarding to Australia’s Northern Territory.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 06 Dec 2022

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

“SKUNK 9” (Aotearoa Pack)

SKUNK 9 (Aotearoa pack) featuring Robin McArthur-Adams, Shamus Peters, Simon Fraser-Mackenzie, Xavier Fenton, Benny Gibb, Finny Bowman, Shane Smith, Andy and Simon Thorp.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 07 Nov 2022

Video / Event

Pavement Presents: “Octofest 2022”

Pavement brings its signature event back to the bricks of Dunedin’s Octagon.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 05 Nov 2022

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

“Keith” by Daylight Skateboards

Luke Browne and his art child Daylight introduce “Keith” – new skateboarding from some of Aotearoa, New Zealand’s finest.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 24 Oct 2022

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

Curb “Primitive Future”

An independent Skate Video from Christchurch, New Zealand. Featuring South Island skateboarding from Matthieu Lucas, Alex O'Keefe, Ben Frank, Gerard Bloxham, Finn Roberts and friends.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 24 Oct 2022

Video / UK & NZ

“Always was always will be” by Shane Smith

The British and Shaky Isles meet in this new clip from Shane Smith, featuring Tom Snape, Robin McArthur-Adams, Jarrad Carlin and friends.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 06 Oct 2022

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand Video

“2:03 with Tiaan”

Two minutes of no-BS footage of Tiaan Watene courtesy of Brett Chan.

by David Read

Posted 04 Sep 2022

Exclusive / Archival Videos

Lookback: Bill Bycroft Raw Skateboard HD Footage

Rare and unseen skateboard footage featuring Kiwis Christian Low, Nico Gottschalk, Craig Bycroft, Matt West, Brett Band and Rhys Campbell, and Internationals Joey Pepper, Dennis Busenitz, Nester Judkins, Walker Ryan and Josh Matthews.

by Dan Bycroft

Posted 02 Sep 2022