Just to squash the Burner rumour mill, the next Kiwiburn is definitely happening*. The Department of Propaganda is for once not spreading any fake news and is instead confirming that despite what you might have heard, there shall be a party in a Paddock in 2026. We're...
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Kiwiburn 2026 Theme Submissions open
It’s that time of the year when we conceive the Kiwiburn 2026 baby! If we get that bun in the oven now, it will be ready to hatch in 9 months as if by magic (100% comprehension of this baby making stuff here). First step: Let’s give it a Theme! The Theme directs our...
Kiwiburn Community Hui – we want your questions!
The Kiwiburn community hui is taking place on Monday 24 March 2025 at 8pm (join from 7:45), and we’re super stoked to have you there! This event will take place in Hyperspace so Burners from all dimensions can join us: here is the magic link. We want this to be a time...
Arts Afterburn Catch Up
Kia ora artists, art appreciators and art department volunteers! We’re getting together online for a creative catch-up, and you’re invited: When: Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM NZT Where: online! Link here This is a great chance to connect, swap...
Arts Afterburn Catch Up
Kia ora artists, art appreciators and art department volunteers! We’re getting together online for a creative catch-up, and you’re invited: When: Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM NZT Where: online! Link here This is a great chance to connect, swap...
You’re invited to a community wide hui
Gosh can you believe it’s Autumn already? It’s been over a month since Kiwiburn, so we hope you’re well settled back into your everyday life. Now that you’ve had some time to reflect and mull over how the Burn went for you, we’d like to invite you to a Community Hui....
Calling all performance artists and support crew local to the Rangitikei area
As part of the Kiwiburn external relations program we have been working with Rangitikei District Council, Hunterville Community Committee, and other local community groups to have Kiwiburn assist with, and participate in, local activities such as Shepherds' Shemozzle,...
Wellington Burner Meet Up
Inspired by the realisation that the Electric Fence Post is the best place for notices, Judas Bailey of the '7.35ish O’Clock News' has an announcement to share on this notice-friendly forum! The Wellington Burners Monthly Meetup in Te Whanganui-a-Tara takes place on...
The case of the missing cushion!
Given that the EFP is a voice for the community (and definitely not just because we’re low on news at the moment), we thought we’d post this guest column by Judas Bailey (of the 7.35ish o’clock news). Here’s what we’ve been asked to post: Rusty Joint's competition,...
Some Clarification: Kiwiburn’s Perspective on Recent Reports
If you’re invested in the media coverage regarding this year’s burn, please read on. Kiwiburn’s Executive Committee has written a statement that addresses the controversy that has been making the rounds in local news. Hopefully this can provide some closure and...