Beautiful humans, the Paddock is alive and the build is in full swing! Whether you’re arriving today (Tuesday - if you have early entry), or sometime over the next few days, there are some things you should know about what to expect. In no particular order, here’s all...
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.
Traffic and Arrival Info
To ensure our ongoing ability to play on a Paddock in Hunterville and maintain goodwill with locals, Council, and NZTA, adherence to our Traffic Management Plan (TMP) is essential. It’s a privilege for us to be here in Hunterville, not a right, and breaching our TMP...
The community hath spoken – KB25 AGM Date Announcement
Recently we sent out a survey asking a couple of important questions. The survey is now closed, so we can now share the results of said survey, and thus announce when the Kiwiburn 2025 AGM will take place! We had 107 responses to the survey. 33.6% of respondents said...
Save the Cows – register your holes!
Alright beasts of the bipedal variety, we need your help to save a particular beast that uses four legs - the humble cow! This is particularly aimed at Theme Campers, but everyone should be aware of this! Picture this - you (a bipedal beast) decide you need to put a...
Tickets, ID, and Bribes: Your Survival Guide to Gate Happiness
As you roll up to the gate and prepare for your grand entrance, please consider bribing the very lovely Gate Crew — they’re bravely wrangling thistles, prickles, and the many mysteries of the paddock, often with surprisingly tender feet. A warm do-bro, a smile, or a...
Looking After Our Menstruation Station 💐
Hey lovely humans! A gentle, friendly reminder to help us keep the Menstruation Station working beautifully for everyone who needs it. This space is designed specifically for the use of menstrual products only, and using it as intended means our wonderful sanitation...
Your Pocket-Sized Paddock Wizard: Meet the Catalyst App
In case you missed it last year, or if you're new to Kiwiburn, we have our very own, super handy app, Catalyst. And it works offline so you don't need to worry about that sketchy Paddock signal! You'll need an internet connection to download/update the app and to...
More beasty chat – The Piggy Hungers!
Yes the piggy is making a return. What piggy? The Depot piggy. When you go to purchase ice at the Depot ($6 per bag), please consider bringing coins if at all possible! The Depot has limited change so please make their lives easier (they will thank you). But that’s...
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...
The Courts have spoken
The paddock demands justice (occasionally shitty justice). Paradiso airlines are booked in, Sensory Dispensary are seeking their sweet revenge. There will be justice! At 3pm on Saturday at Easily Distracted, come and see justice be served or serve your own. Official...










