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The 10 Principles – Gifting

The 10 Principles – Gifting

As part of our spotlight of the Principles before we hit the Paddock in just a couple of months, we’d like to gift you a look at the wonderful Principle of Gifting. The official Kiwiburn description of Gifting is: ‘Burning Man (and therefore Kiwiburn) is devoted to...

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Kiwiburn Constitution/Re-registration update

Kiwiburn Constitution/Re-registration update

You may or may not know that Kiwiburn is an incorporated society, and as such, the Kiwiburn organisation follows a set constitution. Due to a change in legislation, Kiwiburn needs to re-register as a society. This means reviewing the constitution to ensure it meets...

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Can Someone Ranger the Rangers?

Can Someone Ranger the Rangers?

Kia ora koutou, Baaaaaa, This is a gentle plea and earnest request for a little h.e.l.p at Black Sheep Ranger HQ. You’ve all seen the news: ‘Kiwiburn needs vols’, ‘do it year-round, you’ll be better for it’ etc. Well, have we got the compromise for you: The Rangers...

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We Have a Full House

We Have a Full House

Exciting news! Thanks to some lovely humans stepping up into the Treasurer, Crew Facilitator and Wellbeing Facilitator roles, we now have a full house of ExCom members - for the first time in a few years. While their welcome articles aren’t quite ready, we just wanted...

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Participation Civilisation

Participation Civilisation

A few weeks ago we began working on refreshing the Principles and we started with Immediacy. With only 72 days till Paddock time and 75 days till the Effigy burns, it's time to take a look at the next Principle, Participation. Kiwiburn is unlike other events. There...

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Meta No More

Meta No More

TLDR: Kiwiburn IS moving off Facebook and we ARE listening to you - your feedback will help us decide what comes next. You may have heard the loudish whispers - and the Propaganda is true (we have told you that we only share the truth...) We have announced our...

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Leader of the Loo, Needs a Number Two!

Leader of the Loo, Needs a Number Two!

Are you the kind of person who can find poetry in precision? Do you believe that cleanliness is next to Burnerliness? Then step right up… The Sanitation team needs a 2iC! That’s right, the noble guardians of the porcelain thrones are looking for a brave and capable...

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Art Rego’s are OPEN!

Art Rego’s are OPEN!

Good news, everyone! The Large Art Logistics Grant and Art Registrations are now live. If you’re planning to build something big, weird, or heavy (most likely, all three) that needs help getting to site, this is the time to get your paperwork in. Both applications run...

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Having Fun and Raising Funds

Having Fun and Raising Funds

Hey kids, do you like science? (Yeah! Science!) Auckland Burners are throwing InflammARTory - a decentralised fundraiser for Art heading to Kiwiburn and Ignition. Think part rave, part science fair, full community vibes. Here’s the deal: your ticket includes $25 worth...

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Meet Baby A (a.k.a. The Destroyer!)

Meet Baby A (a.k.a. The Destroyer!)

As part of our nefarious agenda, the DoP draws suckers in with the promise of joining the best team on - and off - the Paddock. And while we are absolutely telling the truth (would we ever lie to you?!) we might be omitting a very crucial piece of information… Once...

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