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You may be wondering what will happen to the Kiwiburn Facebook Group and Page. We have spoken about this at length previously, but we feel that Facebook no longer aligns with Burner Principles or Kiwiburn’s values. Not to mention the variety of issues that come from...
Kia ora everyone, As promised, Kiwiburn is opening up a Discord server. This will be the new home for community discussion. Why did we choose Discord? 1. Discord was the clear winner of the poll we put out to the community last year. 2. The platform allows us to have...
Kiwiburn is looking for someone to fill the role of Event Manager: to help hold the operational side of the event together year-round and onsite. Basically: making sure all the moving parts keep moving, and when they stop moving, figuring out why. You’d be working...
Mark your calendars, dust off your goggles, and start plotting your return to the paddock — Kiwiburn 2027 is officially set for 27 January – 1 February 2027. That’s our window to gather, build, burn, and bask in the magic together once again. We know these dates won’t...
Kia Ora wonderful humans, I'm Keri, Kiwiburn's Site Safety Facilitator for the past 2 years. ExCom has just appointed me Acting Chair, to fill the gap left by Andy's resignation. I'm joined by Ryan, Kiwiburn's new Acting Treasurer. We are still intending to open...
Got Discord skills, quick fingers, and a good sense for community vibes? Kiwiburn is looking for a Social Media Wrangler to help keep our online spaces humming — with a strong focus on Discord, which is becoming the main hub (so solid Discord experience is essential)....
There’s a surprisingly reliable way to go to Kiwiburn and somehow miss all the magic—and this brilliantly written (and painfully relatable) blog post lays out the exact recipe. With sharp humour and a touch of truth, it walks through how over-planning,...
Important Dates; Don't forget to get your applications in! Put them on that organizational whiteboard, set that phone reminder, tape it to your fridge if that'll help! Get them in because we want to see them! Art Grant submissions close: 9PM Sunday 21 June 2026 -...
We know the EFP’s been brimming with volunteer callouts lately—but it’s not all sign-up sheets and spreadsheets. We’ve also got some fresh faces to welcome to the team. The Kiwiburn machine is powered by people — and we’re looking to grow a few of the cogs that keep...
Please do not scroll! I write to you from an undisclosed location. I barely escaped the clutches of the DOP. I’ve lost count of how long I’ve been held captive writing the EFP but now I’ve finally made my daring bid for freedom. In order to maintain the illusion that...
