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Where Legends Take Flight

Here’s the promise peeps. To host the most sensational World Champs your Manu has ever seen. We’re all about celebrating the art of popping Manus – the most famous bomb in the world, invented right here in Aotearoa!

Our event is where bomb legends from all walks of life come together to make waves, take flight, and Manu into greatness. Whether you’re a popping pro or a sideline shouter, there’s a place for everyone at the Z Manu World Champs.

Ōtepoti
Dunedin

ŌtepotiDunedin

Sun 30 November 2025

Steamer Basin, Dunedin Waterfront

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Heretaunga
Hastings

HeretaungaHastings

Sat 6 December 2025

Havelock North Village Pool, Havelock North

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Tauranga moana
Tauranga

Tauranga moanaTauranga

Sat 13 December 2025

Tauranga Central Waterfront, Tidal Steps, The Strand Reserve

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Māngere

Māngere

Sat 10 January 2026

Moana Nui-a-Kiwa Pool and Leisure Centre, Māngere

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Whangārei

Whangārei

Sat 17 January 2026

Whangārei Aquatic Centre, Whangārei

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Super QualifierKirikiriroa
Hamilton

Super QualifierKirikiriroaHamilton

24 – 25 January 2026

Waterworld, Hamilton

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Super QualifierPōneke
Wellington

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Sat 31 January 2026

Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre, Kilbirnie

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Gold Coast
Australia

Gold CoastAustralia

Sat 7 February 2026

Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, Southport, QLD

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Papaioea
Palmerston North

PapaioeaPalmerston North

Sat 14 February 2026

Lido Aquatic Centre, Palmerston North

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Whakatū
Nelson

WhakatūNelson

Sat 21 February 2026

Nayland Pool, Nelson

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Super QualifierTāmaki Makaurau
Auckland

Super QualifierTāmaki MakaurauAuckland

28 February – 1 March 2026

Karanga Plaza, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland CBD

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Super QualifierTāmaki Makaurau
Auckland

Super QualifierTāmaki MakaurauAuckland

7 – 8 March 2026

Karanga Plaza, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland CBD

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"Stoked to be fuelling Z Manu World Champs." Z - main sponsor of Z Manu World Champs
Burger King Manu World Champs
Flava Old School Hip Hop & RnB - sponsor of Z Manu World Champs

Your Journey to Becoming World Champ

1.

Choose your location.

2.

GET READY – hone your skills with dedication and practice

Manu position, legs up, hands on head and arms bent.

3.

Pop your MANU or go FREESTYLE

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4.

Qualify for the GRAND FINAL. Z will help you get there!

5.

It’s showtime – pop the best MANU and be crowned World Champ

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