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We get it, life can become busy and before you know it, weeks have passed and that thing you were planning on doing (ok, multiple many things) has been forgotten and then it’s too late. We don’t want anyone to miss out so here is your friendly reminder! Our most epic...
We are passionate about helping artists bring art to Kiwiburn. We have an amazing number of new and existing roles in the Art Department. Why do we have so many roles available? We’ve been analysing post-burn how to improve our services, splitting roles to make them...
Got an Idea for a Temple or an Effigy for next year’s Burn? Expressions of interest are now open! We can help you make this happen, it’s not scary (well, maybe a little bit), but we’ve got the people to help you through the process. Submit your vision for the Effigy...
A not-so-new burner is our quite-new Secretary 2ic! So when I asked him about himself, here was Vaughan’s self-introduction: N.B.. This is a secretary bird, not Vaughan. Both are pretty cool. We aren't sure what the bird's name is. I attended my first Kiwiburn in...
Kiwiburn 2026 Art Grants are now open! Start planning your art, support needs, and budget for financial assistance. Applications will close at the end of June 2025. The online grants portal will open soon for applications. Use this time to prepare detailed plans and...
The Kiwiburn Art Department held a gathering for many of our volunteers on 17th and18th May in Auckland. It was a vibrant and collaborative gathering focused on Afterburn reflection, refining systems, supporting artists, and strengthening our team structure. Key...
Kiwiburners - the moment we’ve all been waiting for is here: KB26 is officially locked in! Mark your calendars, prep those annual leave forms, and start sending polite regrets to all the events, work things, and other obligations you’ll miss - because you’ll be on the...
Ahh remember Kiwiburn 2025? Just last month we burnt the effigy… hang on what? It’s May already? Wow, it's almost been 4 months since KB25! Well then we’d better announce next year's theme. Drumroll please… The official theme for Kiwiburn 2026 is: A Work of Heart. We...
It’s that time again - we have our fantastic Theme for Kiwiburn 26, now we need a kickass poster! If you’ve got graphic art skills (or know someone who does and can help you out), get your creative juices juicing and make your work of art the face of A Work of Heart. ...
Did you know the word secretary comes from the Latin word secretus i.e. One who is entrusted with secrets? That’s right, YOU could be Excoms newest Secretus Maximus, if you are… organised, reliable, and secretly obsessed with to-do lists, shared folders, and putting...
