VideoThe Kid
Jason Adams “50 Years to Life”
Closer Magazine and Black Label Skateboards team up to present The Kid’s latest concrete assault. 50 years young and still limber on the timber.
Posted 10 Sep 2024
Author: davidread
VideoAce Trucks
Kevin “Spanky” Long in “Hourglass”
Kevin Long continues to push himself into an ageless realm of creativity and career. In other words, Spanky does more great things on curbs and still looks like a nugget. Signature style in this new part for Ace Trucks.
Posted 10 Sep 2024
VideoDIY Skateboarding
Fryatt Street DIY — “Father’s Day”
Dial 0800 DUDS for a Sunday session at Fryatt. Father’s Day special.
Posted 9 Sep 2024
ExclusiveFrom The Mag
Turning Point — Jessica Ready
SLS, World Champs, Tom Cruise, the trials of Olympic qualification, and going padless — Jessica Ready has a lot going on. Talent and consistency have everything to do with it.
Posted 4 Sep 2024
NewsBroadcast
A Look Inside The New Skateboard Book
New from industrial designer slash skateboarder Jonathan Olivares comes this 200+ page exploration of the evolution of our favourite wooden (mostly) toy. Launched in collaboration with Converse earlier this year.
Posted 25 Aug 2024
ExclusiveNews
An update about Manual Magazine
It’s been quieter than usual on the Manual Mag front. Here’s what is happening and why.
Posted 3 Aug 2024
VideoAustralian
Ben Lawrie “No Place Like Home” for Hoddle
Hoddle Skateboards welcome Melbourne’s Ben Lawrie to the team.
Posted 20 Jul 2024
NewsPress Release
Vans Releases “Always Pushing” Video
A tapestry of skateboarding, creativity and good vibes in Vans’ new “Always Pushing” ethos.
Posted 20 Jul 2024
VideoAotearoa New Zealand
Watch the “Yes Boy” Video
Hunter and Soul are joined by a swag of Welly rippers as they unlock spot after spot.
Posted 20 Jul 2024
VideoDefine
Rodrigo Herring — Icons of Elegance (2002)
Rod had a stubborn addiction to destroying spots, especially foreboding rails. His “Icons” video part perfectly showcases his uncompromising drive and deft ability on a board. It is an era-defining NZ classic.
Posted 6 Jul 2024
VideoAotearoa New Zealand
DEF x Pork Matariki Car Comp
Skate and destroy. DEF and friends cross paths to celebrate Matariki, Pork style.
Posted 2 Jul 2024
NewsBroadcast
New Colourways of the Vans AVE 2.0
After its debut in March, Anthony Van Engelen’s latest signature model is back with a new mesh upper that’s designed to meet the needs of the next generation of skaters. Check out the three new colourways.
Posted 20 Jun 2024
VideoAustralasian
Watch NB Numeric’s “High Noon” Video
Filmed in the iconic streets of Australia and New Zealand, “High Noon” stars Shaun Paul, Connor Reeve, Cato Dobbs, and Sean Ryan.
Posted 14 Jun 2024
ExclusiveEvents / Video
Outsiders x 44 Ramps “Battle Of The Carpark 2024”
Shout out to Izzak at Outsiders, Damian from 44 Ramps and the lads at the 03 Barbershop for supporting the scene and putting on such a fun event. It’s super important we support our local skate shops as we won’t get these opportunities!
Posted 5 Jun 2024
ExclusiveEvents / Video
Watch “44 Ramps New Brighton Ramp Jam”
Coverage from the 44 Ramps and Gator Skins Beach Blowout Skate Jam at the Duke Festival of Surfing. New Brighton, Christchurch on March 23rd.
Posted 30 May 2024
VideoAotearoa New Zealand
Watch “Fire Pit Bowl Bash” at Acid HQ
Friends and whānau light up the Acid HQ Bowl for an evening of good ol' shralping.
Posted 26 May 2024
VideoAustralian
Watch “PASS~PORT ❤ VANS”
All cravings satisfied in this celebration of lace, skateboarding and mutually beneficial collaborations.
Posted 24 May 2024
ExclusiveVideo
Watch “Bitter Sweet” by Jake Oh
Auckland’s Jakob Hayward, Marco Len, Tyler Wells and friends feature in Jake Oh’s new animated and skateboard short film.
Posted 24 May 2024
NewsPress Release
Satisfy Your Cravings With The Latest From Pass~Port & Vans
Vans have teamed up with Sydney-based skate brand Pass~Port for their third collaboration, this time featuring the iconic Skate Half Cab and Skate Lampin.
Posted 22 May 2024
VideoAotearoa New Zealand
“South to Shore” by Brad Makatoa
From the South of Tāmaki Makaurau to its North Shore. Brad Makatoa has weaved together an earnest debut featuring Caraway Chiba, Max Luiten-Mackenzie, Harry Browne-Sainty, Bence Nagy lani and Jessica Ready.
Posted 19 May 2024