Nov 16, 2025 | Beginner Burners, Kiwiburn, The 10 Principles
If the first rule of Kiwiburn is that you can’t buy anything, the second is: stop trying to.When I first heard about “gifting culture” at Kiwiburn, I pictured myself turning up in the middle of a field, surrounded by beautiful, half-naked people, clutching a box of...
Feb 6, 2023 | Beginner Burners, Kiwiburn, Uncategorized, Volunteer
It’s done. My first Burn of any kind is over and here I sit, processing, reliving, questioning, pondering, aching about every single moment I spent on that glorious Paddock with each and every one of you. Despite spending all year reading about Kiwiburn, writing for...
Nov 15, 2021 | Beginner Burners, Uncategorized
Don’t Panic – Chapter one for the newer burners out there… What is a Paddock / Playa name? How do you get one? And who cares anyway? A Paddock or Playa name is a respectful nickname given to you by your friends and our community, often based on something you...