Z Manu Championships Grand Finale - Free to Watch!
It all comes down to this - be sure not to miss the Grand Finale on Saturday, 14 March 2026!
After travelling the country and finding the best of the best, Z Manu is bringing Aotearoa’s top bombers together for one epic showdown to crown the 2026 Z Manu World Champs!
Expect massive Manus and a whole lot of hype as competitors go head-to-head on the biggest Manu stage in the world. Enjoy live DJ beats, epic sponsor activations, giveaways, and fun for the whole whānau!
The Z Manu World Champs comes to Auckland as part of the Moana Auckland Ocean Festival.
Witness two epic qualification weekends at Karanga Plaza in the Viaduct Harbour:
- Saturday 28 February & Sunday 1 March
- Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 March
- Grand Final: Saturday 14 March 2026
Z Manu World Champs takes over the waterfront with a purpose-built jump tower to find 40 finalists across the two qualifying weekends. Expect big bombs, big energy, and big crowds as we hunt for the next Z Manu World Champ.
There are Push Play sessions each day so anyone can give it a go – whether it’s your first Manu or your fiftieth.
Giveaways and games all day long include:
- Burger King’s Manus for Manus
- Tip Top’s Shoot to Scoop
- Snickers Ball challenge
Whether you’re here to watch, to cheer, or to send it off the tower yourself — this is the place to be.
Check out the full event schedule here.
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