Celebrating International Kiwiburners

Celebrating International Kiwiburners

Now that New Zealand is in Level 1, and the cap on the number of people attending public gatherings has been lifted, it looks like Kiwiburn can go ahead in January more-or-less as normal. Except for one major difference: our borders will likely still be closed to most...
BLM at BM

BLM at BM

This conversation isn’t stopping anytime soon, and rightly so. The Guardian has a fascinating article this week where Black Burners talk about why there are so few of them, why those who make the journey do so, and what it’s like to be a Black Burner. Our cultures are...
May You Live In Interesting Times

May You Live In Interesting Times

Blessing or curse, the times we live in are nothing if not interesting! The conversation about race, inclusivity and diversity has been intense in the past days in all areas of our lives, and that includes at Kiwiburn. Our Facebook page has been a place for vibrant...
Who’s the Boss?

Who’s the Boss?

Well, at the moment, it’s Andy Justice, who has kindly and ably filled the position of Acting Chair since last November (you’re a star, Andy!). However, now that Kiwiburn 2021 is a reality and the work of creating that magical thing in the Paddock is truly underway,...
Safety Facilitator Needed

Safety Facilitator Needed

Kiwiburn can only happen because a dedicated team of volunteers spend part of their Burn helping us all to avoid impaling ourselves on stray tent pegs, or suffering harm should the Effigy unexpectedly set fire to precariously stacked bales of hay… and these volunteers...
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