Sprongus, the darling of the Paddock, is turning 3 and, as any mature rat knows, gratitude is the secret to a long and happy life. Have you ever thought “wow, for a place that is all about gifting I’m surprised no one puts on a shared lunch event”? Well think no more!...
Latest News
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Radical Self-Reliance & Radical Self-Expression: You’ve Got This (and We Can’t Wait to See It)
At Kiwiburn, Radical Self-Reliance is about trusting your own capability to thrive on the Paddock. It means coming prepared, looking after yourself, and taking responsibility for your needs — from shelter and sustenance to sunblock and swagger. When everyone shows up...
Kiwiburn AGM and Membership
Our previous edition of the EFP (and this week - peep the next article) included a survey on setting the AGM date and sourcing an alternative to Facebook. For the AGM survey and attendance we mentioned you would need to be a member of Kiwiburn Inc. We received a...
Survey Reminder
We know it’s that weird couple of weeks when time does odd things and you never really know what day it is, so we wanted to give y’all a friendly reminder so you can have your say - you’ve got ONE WEEK left to do this - the survey closes at midnight on 6 January 2025....
Be a Leave No Trace Superstar!
Our awesome worms will be onsite again for KB26 and we hear they’re pretty hungry, so don’t forget to bring a container (with a lid) for your food scraps! Scrap collection will be open Thurs - Sat from 8-10am and again from 3-5pm. The amazing worm-loving vollies will...
KB26 Department Games
If you’re wondering what might be the best event on the Paddock for KB26 (or possibly ever in the history of Kiwiburn), wonder no more. Our fantastic DoP Facilitator is - unsurprisingly - facilitating the best event ever. For centuries, fierce rivalries have simmered...
It’s survey time!
We want you to have your say! So we have prepared a short survey to get some community input/feedback on a couple of important topics. The two topics in question are: 1. The 2025 Kiwiburn AGM - specifically when would you like it to take place 2. The move away from...
Merry Happy!
As the year winds down and the days get longer and longer, but feel shorter and shorter; a familiar presence approaches our… community (wink). No, not the Ticketing System, nor the Return of That One Lost Mallet. We are, of course, talking about the season itself....
River Care for Rangitīkei Awa: Protecting Our Place with Aroha
Tēnā tātou Kiwiburn whānau! As we prepare to gather by the beautiful Rangitīkei Awa (river), we know you’re keen to understand what you can do to be a good kiatiaki (guardian) for a place that is special, both to us and our tāngata whenua (hosts) – Ngāti Hauiti and...
Flag Etiquette
As a community that believes in radical inclusion, we value the cultural and political diversity amongst us. We work together as a community to ensure that everyone feels safe and welcome at Kiwiburn, wherever we hail from, and with all our differences and...








