Missed the big Discord announcement last week? Or joined the server and immediately got distracted by literally anything else? Consider this your friendly reminder that the new Kiwiburn Community Discord server is now live and open for chatting, planning,...
Latest News
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.Â
Fill our Gaping Cavities!
Do you want to join the best team on Paddock? We don’t blame you! Are you a dependable designer, a riveting and reliable writer? How about a photography phantom (who loves a little admin). We have the roles for you. Love turning big ideas into beautiful visuals?...
The Man will Burn, will you be there?
An announcement on behalf of the motherland; Burning Man Tickets! The main sale has now closed (boo) but the STEP queue tickets are available all the way through to August! (yay). For the uninitiated, STEP queue is a system of reselling tickets in-house (We use the...
Facebook Update
You may be wondering what will happen to the Kiwiburn Facebook Group and Page. We have spoken about this at length previously, but we feel that Facebook no longer aligns with Burner Principles or Kiwiburn’s values. Not to mention the variety of issues that come from...
The Kiwiburn Discord is here!
Kia ora everyone, As promised, Kiwiburn is opening up a Discord server. This will be the new home for community discussion. Why did we choose Discord? 1. Discord was the clear winner of the poll we put out to the community last year. 2. The platform allows us to have...
This Event Needs Managing!
Kiwiburn is looking for someone to fill the role of Event Manager: to help hold the operational side of the event together year-round and onsite. Basically: making sure all the moving parts keep moving, and when they stop moving, figuring out why. You’d be working...
Kiwiburn 2027 Dates!
Mark your calendars, dust off your goggles, and start plotting your return to the paddock — Kiwiburn 2027 is officially set for 27 January – 1 February 2027. That’s our window to gather, build, burn, and bask in the magic together once again. We know these dates won’t...
Message from our Acting Chair!
Kia Ora wonderful humans, I'm Keri, Kiwiburn's Site Safety Facilitator for the past 2 years. ExCom has just appointed me Acting Chair, to fill the gap left by Andy's resignation. I'm joined by Ryan, Kiwiburn's new Acting Treasurer. We are still intending to open...
Saddle Up, Social Media Wrangler Wanted!
Got Discord skills, quick fingers, and a good sense for community vibes? Kiwiburn is looking for a Social Media Wrangler to help keep our online spaces humming — with a strong focus on Discord, which is becoming the main hub (so solid Discord experience is essential)....
New Blog Post!
There’s a surprisingly reliable way to go to Kiwiburn and somehow miss all the magic—and this brilliantly written (and painfully relatable) blog post lays out the exact recipe. With sharp humour and a touch of truth, it walks through how over-planning,...









