Exclusive / Event Coverage 2024 Dead Pool — Photos and Video Dead Pool grew out of the community rallying together after the short notice cancellation of this year’s Bowlzilla Wellington. Anything for a good session. Video by Nic Bennett, Photography by Craig Harris Posted 05 Mar 2024
Video / Australasian Time to watch “Next Minute” Majick snaps together more Melbourne prime cuts with Tai Wepa, Sam Sutton, Matthieu Lucas De Souza, Simon Zuzic and Raphael Langslow. Video by Majick Templeton Posted 28 Feb 2024
Exclusive / Event Coverage 2024 Kerikeri Bowl and Vert Jam Photos The annual pilgrimage to the sun-soaked North took place a few weeks ago. Our Hokianga-based correspondent, Beach Thurlow, came out of the woods to get the goods. Photography by Beach Thurlow Posted 20 Feb 2024
Video / Event Coverage Shut Up And Skate NZ — Hospital DIY Jam The Hospital DIY was bursting at the seams on Friday arvo. The SUASNZ crew hosted a good gig. Hungry for crusty ‘crete? This might be right up your alley. Video by Nic Bennett Posted 18 Feb 2024
Video / Event Coverage 2024 Mangawhai Bowl Bash Highlights Highlights from the North’s finest Bowl Bash. The February 2024 event saw a fleet of Australian shredders bring the noise. They were jamming for the cash with a host of Kiwi rippers. Video and edit by Nic Bennett, Poul Evans and Will Thurston Posted 09 Feb 2024
From The Mag / People Manual Labour — Dereck De Souza Meet Dereck De Souza. He’s a powerhouse on a skateboard and is making moves with his eponymous clothing brand. Interview by David Read Posted 08 Feb 2024
Exclusive / Award 2023 NZ Skater of the Year — Voting Closed Voting for the Manual Magazine 2023 New Zealand Skater of the Year has now closed. Thank you for voting. The winner will be announced on Thursday, March 7, 2024. by Manual Magazine Posted 06 Feb 2024
Exclusive / Event Coverage 2024 Mangawhai Bowl Bash — Photos and Results Rain and wind could dampen the efforts and enthusiasm in Mangawhai over the weekend. The crew was charging hard and battling for the cash. Kingsley and Jesse were bowl-side to get the goods. Event date: Photography by Kingsley Attwood, Jesse Peters and Aaron Martin. Video by Nic Bennett. Posted 05 Feb 2024
Events / Live Coverage 2024 Mangawhai Bowl Bash Live Stream It doesn’t matter where you are. You can watch all the action from the 2024 Mangawhai Bowl Bash right here. Event date: 03/02/2024 9:30 am by Manual Magazine Posted 02 Feb 2024
Exclusive / Aotearoa New Zealand Deco Skateboards Presents “Shaky Isles” There’s nothing shaky about this new Deco Cinema Original. The crew deliver, and we get the pleasure of out-of-the-south Chunks footage. But it’s Sam Allen who breaks ground with his Napier-only part, making another mark in this country’s visual vault. by David Read Posted 01 Feb 2024
Video / Aotearoa New Zealand Watch the “Tai Wepa 4 Arcade” Video Tai spent his 1-week summer holiday unlocking old and new spots in Hawkes Bay. This is honest Kiwi skateboarding at its finest — crusty spots and quick-footed finesse. by Manual Magazine Posted 21 Jan 2024
From The Mag / Landmark Remembering The Skate Pit Veteran skateboarder Dean Hunt remembers the massive indoor skatepark built in an old railway shed on Wellington’s Waterloo Quay. Text by Dean Hunt, Photography by Craig Harris, Cover photo by Grey Baker Posted 19 Jan 2024