Kia ora! Captain here, the newest member of the EFP/Blog post writing team. I have a quick intro on myself for you today! Who are you? Some of you may have met me in HBFA camp this year, where I’m the camp lead. When I’m not on the Paddock, I’m known as Owen. I live...
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.
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Check Yer Luggage
Sometimes we bring back wonderful things from the Paddock. New friends, a handy drinks bottle you’re pretty sure isn't yours but will do nicely in lieu of the one you used to have, the weird rash that won't go away and hey, what are these two spare RT radio batteries...
How to cope with the post-burn blues:
It’s been a full month since we were on the Paddock, and if you’re an Auckland-based Burner, it seems the rain has followed us from the Paddock right back here. If you're lucky enough to live outside of New Zealand's largest carpark, you might be having your share of...
Regional Round Up
Burning Man: 27 Aug - 4 Sep 2023 Tickets If you’re planning on heading to Burning Man this year, you must register your Burner Profile, regardless of which sale/program you acquire your ticket through. Stewards Sale (formerly the Directed Group Sale, for Theme Camps,...
Kiwiburn and Covid – not something to sneeze at?
We have a new blog and EFP writer, Captain! We will introduce them properly next week, but meantime catch their first blog here - how did our first reunion after Covid go? Were we changed, were we distanced, or did we rejoice at the return of human connection? Read...
Wanted: Our Radio back urgently!
We are urgently seeking the safe return of one RT and mic set (that's the radios we give to volunteers)! Someone must have packed it by accident - please please please if you at any point volunteered and got given one of these, check your Kiwiburn stuff and see if it...
Sneak Peek
We know you’ve been patiently waiting to set your peepers on the official pics from this year's Burn. Well, my friends - we’re still sifting through the photos from our time on the Paddock (there are more to come), but for now, enjoy this first peek at some of our...
Dario’s Birgin Packing List
It's Dario here, again, still musing about my first Burn (so frikken cool, you know?) If you're coming next year, here is my list of items I didn’t bring, things I wish I had, and some stuff that turned out to be more valuable than three tons of mulch: I should’ve...
Burning Man 2023 Pavilion announced
The final design for the Burning Man 2023 Pavilion has been selected! 11 artists submitted their ideas - and they are all incredible - but there could be only one for the Pavilion this year. The selected design, The Hive, comes from Oakland artist Tim Bremner, who...
Lost Property
Lost something? Found something? Kiwiburn Lost Property 2023 is here to help! Whether you've lost that favourite hat, the shirt your mother gave you, a cherished water bottle, your phone, wallet, watch, vape, or jewellery - we’re here to help you find it again....