From a huddle of hippies on a beach to a city of 70,000 in the desert, here’s how a festival became a lifestyle. Read what the Washington Post has to say here.
The rise of Burning Man
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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).
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Where are we as a community, and where we are headed?
[photo by Kasai Photography] In the 2018 Afterburn report, you can read about concerns some Team Leads have regarding the prevalent and increasing culture of irresponsible intoxication, leading to incidents with the potential to jeopardise the future of Kiwiburn. And...
Kiwiburn 2018 Afterburn Report
Each year we have a debrief after Kiwiburn to learn what worked well and where we could improve, and we produce an Afterburn report! Have a read here to understand more about where your ticket money goes, how the event was managed and what changes are recommended....
Burning Man news, tips and important information
Photo of Larry Harvey by John Curley "We don’t book acts or provide entertainment. NO velvet ropes, NO barricades that separate you from truly participating in BRC. What happens at Burning Man is up to you, as a citizen of BRC. We value who you are, not what...
Leave no trace all year round
Supermarkets and the Government are phasing out single use plastic bags. There are many other ways of reducing waste and helping your environment. Here's a handy guide to recycling in New Zealand
AfrikaBurn2019 tickets
Planning to go to AfrikaBurn in 2019? You'll need to register a Burner Bio, and if you already have one, check your details and update them if need be. Go to the ticketing page here for all the information.
Burning Seed Theme Camps
The Burning Seed 2018 event has already sold out. What will be happening on their paddock? See which camps have registered already – check them out here.
Where in the world? Regional Round-up
Get your fix! Things that are happening where we aren't... but where you could be... In Australia: BURNING SEED TICKETS HAVE NOW SOLD OUT! Didn't get your hands on a ticket in time? Need to sell your ticket? Their STEP (Secure Ticket Exchange Program) has...
Cancellation of Kiwiburn 2019
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the cancellation of Kiwiburn 2019. Kiwiburn has submitted a resource consent application to the Rangitikei District Council which is still with the Council and unfortunately will not be processed in time to hold the 2019 event....
Surviving on the playa
Going to Burning Man in a few weeks? How will you survive in the desert? Read this handy guide for all you need to know, to be as prepared as you can be.
