Kiwiburn is on the lookout for a web content editor to join our year-round team! You’ll be helping keep the masses informed by ensuring the Kiwiburn website content in tip-top shape. If you’ve got communication skills and are able to learn how to use new systems, we’d...
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How to Accidentally Become Essential in Three Easy Steps
A recent survey of absolutely nobody has revealed that 98% of Kiwiburners plan to "just relax this year" before accidentally signing up for three departments, building two art installations, helping erect someone else's shade structure, and somehow still ending up on...
Wanted! Someone to keep the masses informed
Are you a website wizard? A content crafter? An enigmatic editor? Kiwiburn is on the lookout for a web content editor to join our year-round team! You’ll be helping to keep the wheels turning by ensuring the Kiwiburn website content is in tip-top shape. If you’ve got...
More Time, More Art, More Awesome
Good news, creative companions! Art Grant applications have been extended until Sunday 28 June, giving artists an extra week to put the finishing touches on their brilliant, bold, and beautifully weird ideas. If you've been sketching concepts on napkins, tweaking...
Ta Ta for now Dario!
At the Department of Propaganda, we’re ridiculously proud of our crew. We’ve even been crowned the best team on paddock, and we love keeping the community informed, entertained, and connected. But every now and then, it’s time to bid farewell to one of our own. This...
New Blog Post Alert! – Bring This, Not Regret (A Packing Wishlist)
Ever scoffed at the sparkleponies arriving in jandals with two packets of instant noodles to last them the entire week, only to then be humbled when you realise you forgot to pack your tent pegs? This regret prevention packing list is for you! To read the fabulous new...
Important dates for Theme Camp champions!
Calling all creatures! Theme Camps are the Burn. Without them we would just be f#cking camping, man. They bring the vibes, build the Paddock, and help generate the needed amounts of weird that fuels our temporary town. If you’re thinking of running a Camp this year,...
Announcement: We have a new Event Manager!
Hear ye, hear ye! Kiwiburn events are about to get absolutely managed up in here. That's right, the auspicious, delicious mantle of Event Manager has been undertaken by the wonderful Loz. This is a very crucial role (yes, yes they're ALL crucial but this one is like,...
Auckland Burners, ASSEMBLE!
It’s time for the latest gathering to meet up, shrug off your winter sweatpants for an evening and have a chit-chat about all things KB. That means you can catch up with fellow Kiwiburners over a pint of the finest brews or a tasty juice this Friday (19 June 2026) at...
The Kiwiburn 2027 Poster is here!
Announcing the winner of this year's Poster Comp, for the Kiwiburn 2027 theme: Moss and Microchips. The winning design was submitted by Kareena Naran (@designs.by.kareena), so a big thank you and congratulations are in order! The poster will be adapted and used...









