We have two new blog posts, written by the absolutely fabulous blog queen Lilith. Volunteering Is How Ordinary People End Up Doing Impossible Things, and What Does It Feel Like to Build Something Meant to Burn? A Work of Heart which is an interview with the creators...
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Just-ish arrives to the Paddock!
The People’s High Court of the Paddock is now in session. The paddock has spoken, and it would like justice. Possibly, slightly unhinged justice. Definitely public justice. Definitely something public, at least. If you have been wronged, mildly inconvenienced, or just...
How Impossible Things Happen (and Then Get Set on Fire): New on the Blog
We have two new blog posts, written by the absolutely fabulous blog queen Lilith. Volunteering Is How Ordinary People End Up Doing Impossible Things, and What Does It Feel Like to Build Something Meant to Burn? A Work of Heart which is an interview with the creators...
Fire at Kiwiburn: Where Things Are At (and What Might Change)
We’ve talked before about fire restrictions at Kiwiburn, and we know it’s something many of you are thinking about - especially given how the weather’s been this summer. At the time of writing, Hunterville is in a Low Fire Danger rating with an Open Fire Season. That...
Paddock Prep!
Before you start playing boot-Tetris, a quick PSA: pack smart, not heavy. That hill on the way out is real, and an over-loaded car can turn your exit into a slow slide in the wrong direction. Bring what you need - just don’t bring everything you own. One of the 10...
First Time at Kiwiburn? Read This.
So you got a ticket. Amazing. Slightly terrifying. Completely normal. If this is your first Burn, the most important thing to know is that it is not a festival in the usual sense. There are no food stalls, no shops, and no one whose job it is to make sure you are...
R18 Camps & Workshops Alignment Hui
WHEN: Thursday 15 January at 8pm This hui is open to anyone thinking about running an R18 space — whether that’s a dedicated camp, a one-off workshop, a temporary activation, or even if you’re simply curious or concerned about how R18 spaces operate within the wider...
Lost Property at Kiwiburn 2026!
What the heck is going on with lost property at the Burn? For the past few years, we’ve been blessed with the presence of the Lost Probably Pirates. Unfortunately, this year they’re on an extended leave of absence getting lost on the seven seas (ironic, huh?) and they...
The Great Depot Caper 2026
Yo! It’s K-Bar, your friendly Depot Onsite Lead and Emperor Penguin here, and I’m about to tell you what’s up with the Depot for KB26. First of all, ice sales. Ice is sold in standard 3kg party bags, and it will cost you $6 per bag. That’s CASH ONLY. Money. Dollars...
Heart and Home Temple
With roughly a week left before we are welcomed back Home, we at the EFP are proud and excited to introduce you to this years Temple, made by the amazing Kym S and David Y. Kym and David are putting together the Temple in 2026. They are a team spanning the length of...







