Free Event

Girls Only Skate Jam — Saturday, Sept 8

This event has now been fully booked – please check back regularly for updates on more similar events.

Event date: 08/09/2018 12:00 pm

by Manual Magazine

Posted 03 Sep 2018

Video / Gemmell Broductions

Fully Cooked, the Fully Flared Sequel?

A far cry from the 2007 Lakai Blockbuster, but equally incredible in every way possible!

by Josh Gemmell

Posted 21 Aug 2018

Events / New Zealand Tour 2018

Volcom Road Raging through New Zealand

Volcom are bringing their Road Rager tour and Give Jeans a Chance program to New Zealand this August and September. Stopping in at Auckland, Raglan, Queenstown, Cardrona and Wanaka.

Event date: 24/08/2018 3:30 pm

by Manual Magazine

Posted 10 Aug 2018

Exclusive / Converse Cons

Sean Pablo CTAS Pro – Tested by Scott Lai

There’s only one way to see if a skate shoe does what it says on the packaging — you gotta skate in it.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 10 Aug 2018

Video / Launching the Converse Cons CTAS

Inside the life of Sean Pablo

All things Sean. A little sidewalk surfing, trash can skating and a session at Supreme's Brookyn Bowl, topped off with some art from the canvas of his new CTAS Pro.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 06 Aug 2018

Video

Rusty Toothbrush – “Poveri Noi” Teaser

Poveri Noi translates to poor us, and yes after watching this we definitely feel that way.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 02 Aug 2018

News / Product Release

CONS X Sean Pablo — CTAS Pro High

Partially responsible for its revival, Sean Pablo scribes his mark on the CTAS Chuck Taylor. His version of the timeless classic is limited in numbers, but brimming with style.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 01 Aug 2018

The Illuminated Series

Art: Glenn Smith Interview

He's no stranger to the Crailtap collective – we talk to Glenn Smith on his latest work for Girl Skateboards' Illuminated series.

by Connor Hill

Posted 27 Jul 2018

Video

Skt Trance

Skate, trance, Dan Kelcher & friends.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 25 Jul 2018

Object Of Desire: Numeric 288

A Variation on a Football Classic, Engineered for Skate

Ever wondered what all the hype about football is? This is probably a good starting point.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 13 Jul 2018

News / Tony Trujillo Reignited

Introducing the Vans TNT Advanced Prototype

Renowned Pro Tony Trujillo marks his 7th signature shoe with Vans since 1997.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 10 Jul 2018

Exclusive / Beginning Bit

Sorry, Not Sorry

An open apology from the beginning of our 20 Year Anniversary Edition.

Text by David Read, photograph by Matt Georges

Posted 07 Jul 2018

Exclusive / Supported by Vans

All the Action from Go Skateboarding Day Auckland

Vans took some time out a few weeks back, set up some ramps at the Bones NZ Warehouse and celebrated Go Skateboarding Day. There was a little bit of everything for everyone. Here's the wrap!

by Manual Magazine

Posted 05 Jul 2018

Events / Free Event

Go Skateboarding Day – Auckland

Join us to celebrate Go Skateboarding Day on June 23 and get OFF THE WALL.

Event date: 23/06/2018 12:00 pm

by Manual Magazine

Posted 15 Jun 2018

Exclusive / 2017 NZSOTY

A Pillar and a Powerhouse – Simon Thorp

Here we have it. Simon Thorp. Crowned 2017 New Zealand Skater of the Year. Style for miles, a figurehead of our industry, a pillar and a powerhouse. Deserved.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 12 Jun 2018

Exclusive / Photo Show

Isaac Matz Photo Show Preview

A preview of Isaac Matz's first photo show happening in Auckland June 12.

by Jake Mein

Posted 08 Jun 2018

Video / Video

Volcom – Terminal Tourist

Louie Lopez, GT, Pedro Barros, Provost and Milton Martinez head to South America for some quality shred time.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 05 Jun 2018

Exclusive / The Lava Lounge Tour

Surviving Four Weeks On US Soil

Last year Ian Ferguson, Brett Band, Chase Collins, Jesse Abolins and Sam Crabtree jetted off to the U.S with the intention to clock up as much miles within a month long period. Here's a recap of their travels included a few words from behind the lens.

by Connor Hill

Posted 15 May 2018

Video / Video

Converse Cons “Purple” Video

Forget what you're doing and settle in to this.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 07 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