From The Mag / People Jess Lord is Good As Auckland-based skateboarder Jess Lord on rituals, skating with your eyes closed and Drew Barrymore. Photography by Connor Hill Posted 17 Sep 2023
From The Mag / My Favourite Thing Pedro Day Cover Jamie Cook’s ‘My Favourite Thing’ from Manual, issue 70. A gem from 2004 featuring one of H-Town’s favourite sons, Pedro Day. Text by Jamie Cook, photograph by Dave Chami Posted 14 Sep 2023
Video / Australasian Watch Geoff Campbell’s Video “Crumbing” You don’t have to scrabble for crumbs on the Internet anymore. Geoff Campbell has crafted a delicious morsel of skateboard clips from Melbourne, Sydney, Warrnambool, Ballarat and Bendigo. by Manual Magazine Posted 07 Sep 2023
From The Mag / Feature Everything Is Skateable Sam Palmer (alongside many others) paved the way for spaces like Wellington’s Newtown Ghetto Spot and Berhampore’s Treetops. Hopefully, his words inspire you to pick up a trowel for the first time or double down on your DIY conviction. Text and Interview by David Read Posted 22 Aug 2023
Video / Australasian “Oscar’s House” — Hoddle Skateboards Dedicated to the late Tully West and his cat Oscar, this short video from Melbourne features the Hoddle Skateboards family and friends in their element and fine form. by Manual Magazine Posted 09 Aug 2023
Video / Aotearoa New Zealand “District” Skate Video Tyler Wells, Adelar Scherb and friends dial in from the Auckland CBD in Jim Westʻs new flick “District.” by Manual Magazine Posted 07 Aug 2023
Exclusive / Aotearoa New Zealand Theo Clarke — “Airways” His T-shirts might be size medium, but his skating is X-Large. Another hearty scoop of Ted clips from the recent months and his stateside travels. by David Read Posted 19 Jul 2023
Video / Aotearoa New Zealand Deco Skateboards “Paradise” Exploring Paradise with Chase Collins, Mat Vickery, Chris Skelton, Matt Ferg, Kyle Svensen, Sam Allen and friends. by David Read Posted 01 Jul 2023
Video / Aotearoa New Zealand Daylight Skateboards “Option Two” Travelling across the motu from Tāmaki Makaurau to Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Daylight weaves together a sunbeam of skateboarding full of grain and soul. by David Read Posted 30 Jun 2023
From The Mag / People Turning Point — Zedyn Fellows Interview Backyard training facilities, back-to-back 540s and chasing the Olympic dream. Life is never dull for Wānaka’s Zedyn Fellows. Interview and photography by Beach Thurlow Posted 30 Jun 2023
Video / Aotearoa New Zealand Zedyn Fellows in “Backyard Dreams” Zedyn Fellows sessions his backyard before he shoots off to compete against the world’s best in his first international competitions. Video by Beach Thurlow Posted 27 Jun 2023
Video / Define Dan Gemmell — New Morning (2011) This Gemmell bro-duced video captures the pure essence of Danʻs on-board style and creativity, along with a solid dose of Gemmell good vibes. Another defining moment for New Zealand skateboarding. by David Read Posted 13 Jun 2023
Exclusive / Event Coverage Duckbrewe 3 — Wrap-Up, Photos and Results Nestled amongst the scenic backdrop of a quiet North Canterbury valley comes one of New Zealand’s biggest skateboarding events of the year. Words by Jack Richardson, photography by Natasha Grego Posted 12 Jun 2023
Video / Aotearoa New Zealand Watch James Huntley’s Video Part “Ready Salted” New Zealand skateboard virtuoso, James Huntley, follows up on 2022’s “Saltey Red” with another stunning performance in “Ready Salted.” Video by Twiggy Talls Posted 11 Jun 2023
Video / Event Coverage Bowlzilla Wellington 2023 Video Bowlzilla dropped back-to-back events over the past summer competition season. In Feb 2023, Wellington played ball and provided sun and good times for all. by Manual Magazine Posted 07 Jun 2023
Exclusive / Aotearoa New Zealand Tekau — A New Book By DEF Mfg Co. Tekau explores 10 Years of Aotearoa New Zealand Skateboarding and Streetwear through the eyes of DEF Mfg Co. Interview by Darren Howman, Images courtesy of DEF Mfg Co. Posted 06 Jun 2023
Video / Aotearoa New Zealand Watch “Teina” Video by Brett Chan A new video by Brett Chan, filmed between two full moons during one month in Auckland, Aotearoa. Featuring Tiaan Watene and the Kapoki brothers, Tiomai & Dan. by Manual Magazine Posted 04 Jun 2023
From The Mag / Rant Lee Ralph’s First Wall Grind Morgan Campbell plays “Private Investiskater” to find the truth behind Lee Ralph’s infamous first wall grind. Text by Morgan Campbell, illustration by Andrés Jensen Posted 26 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
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