Kiwiburn needs to update our existing constitution to bring it into compliance with the Incorporated Societies Act 2022. You can find a copy of the constitution here: Kiwiburn Rules of Incorporation - Current.pdf The legislation under which Kiwiburn...
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So… Do I Wrap It? A First-Timer’s Guide to Gifting at the Burn
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...
What is Burnable Art?
What is Burnable Art?Burnable Art is a powerful and unique art form that merges creativity with the impermanence of fire. This type of art is intentionally created to be destroyed by fire, often symbolising themes of release, transformation, and the transient nature...
Consent: The (Unofficial) 11th Principle
What is Consent and How Does it Fit with the Principles of Burning Man? The pro-active, Burner-led initiative to drive consent culture, 11th Principle: Consent!, suggests the yet-to-be-made-officially-official Burning Man Principle of ‘consent’ be fleshed out in the...
Why we volunteer – EFP Team Edition
Hey there! Captain here, I'm excited to announce I've created a new blog series and it starts right here!So, what’s this all about? It’s a shiny new series highlighting the wonderful humans who volunteer their time year round for Kiwiburn. Yes, those beautiful, kind...
Volunteering FAQs
Kiwiburn is all about contributing our time, skills, and participating in the community. We are making some changes to help share the love and the workload between everyone. By 'volunteering' we mean contributing your time and skills in an agreed role, as the basis...
How to start a Theme Camp #8 – Final Tips
Welcome back! Captain here, this is the final blog in my 'How to start a Theme Camp' series. This time I'm discussing any final tips that may come in handy. I asked 25 fellow Theme Camp leads what they consider for the health and safety of their camps. So you can be...
How to start a Theme Camp #7 – Health & Safety
Welcome back! Captain here, continuing the 'How to start a Theme Camp' blog series. This time I'm discussing health and safety for your Theme Camp. I asked 25 fellow Theme Camp leads what they consider for the health and safety of their camps. So you can be sure that...
How to start a Theme Camp #6 – Structures & Set up
Welcome back! Captain here, today I'm continuing the 'How to start a Theme Camp' blog series. This time I'm discussing best practices for Theme Camp structures and set up. An important aspect of any Theme Camp! I asked 25 fellow Theme Camp leads how they decide what...
How to start a Theme Camp #5 – Choosing Events
Today I share how to decide on events for your Theme Camp.








