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Are you looking for the latest gossip, straight off the Kiwiburn press? Well look no further! Keep reading for the latest info, or use the archive and search below to find the relevant info.

You can also check our Facebook Page and Facebook Group, which contain official information from the organisation and discussions with the community respectively (though of course all official information will be released here and in our Weekly Digest too).

And if you have some news you’d like to share with the community, just contact the News Team. 

Getting the Zuck outta here

Getting the Zuck outta here

Alright humans, it’s time. Kiwiburn is moving off Facebook. It’s time to stop feeding the algorithm. Unless you’ve had your head in the sand for the past few years (and we wouldn’t blame you for that), you’ll know that Facebook has become a bit of a cesspit. And not...

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How to apply for onsite volunteer roles!

How to apply for onsite volunteer roles!

Before we get into the nitty gritty of applying, it’s important that we let everyone know that onsite volunteer roles are being slowly released. Some are live now, some are still on the way. They will be going live over the next few weeks/months so keep your eyes...

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Less than 100 days!

Less than 100 days!

With exactly three months until 21 Jan, things are starting to heat up behind the scenes. Onsite vollie roles are opening, year round vollies are full steam ahead (have a nosey here if you wanna join the Crew), and we strongly suggest keeping your peepers peeled for...

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Plant Your Flag (Just Not There)

Plant Your Flag (Just Not There)

We’ve had a few questions lately, so here’s the short version of KB’s flag policy.  No flags are to be flown on official Kiwiburn structures or buildings. That means the Hub, the Temple, the Effigy, the Site Office, and anything else officially linked to the event....

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Ask ExCom Anything

Ask ExCom Anything

A month ago, we gave y’all the opportunity to reach out and ask ExCom anything. We wanted to give you a little reminder about this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, just in case you missed it or, y’know, you’re human and forget things (don’t worry, it happens to the...

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Principles!

Principles!

Did you know Kiwiburn has guiding principles? Ten in total, with an eleventh that is considered unofficial but very important. What are they though and why do they exist?   Adopted from Burning Man, these principles are the reflection of the culture and community that...

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Team Work Makes the Dream Work

Team Work Makes the Dream Work

For this Propagandist, 2025 has been a year of challenging, inspiring, and transformative change. The kind that cracks you open a little, makes you slow down, reflect, and re-evaluate what truly matters - and what really matters is Community. The people who show up...

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Working Bee!

Working Bee!

Alright you legends, it’s that time again. MPW (Ministry of Public Works) is gearing up for the Working Bee at the end of October and we need humans who can lift, build, dig, hammer, or just ‘hold this plank’ while someone else does the actual carpentry.  Got skills...

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The Conduct Committee

The Conduct Committee

In case you didn't know, we have a Conduct Committee! The dedicated team have put together a wonderful, quick overview of who they are and what they do. So here’s the inside scoop, directly from them. The Conduct Committee at Kiwiburn exists to support a safe,...

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Kiwiburn ‘25 survey results!

Kiwiburn ‘25 survey results!   Each year we ask you to fill out a survey. You do this for the chance to go in the draw for a ticket, but we do it to learn more about the Kiwiburn community. So what happens once you hit submit? First, we keep your data safe...

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