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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).

And if you have some news you’d like to share with the community, just contact the News Team. 

Lost Property

Lost Property

Did you lose your marbles on the Paddock or find someone else’s mind (which is now terrifying you and needs to be returned)? Connect the dots at the Kiwiburn Depot’s Lost Property Page. There you can see pictures of All The Things that get handed in and are not...

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Burning to help?

Burning to help?

Was it magic? Did it blow your mind? Did you think “I want to help?” or “I wanna be one of those cool kids with the radios?” Are the cockles of your heart still burning with an urge to participate? We are looking for year-round volunteers to help make Kiwiburn happen...

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Facebook Admission Questions

Facebook Admission Questions

In the aftermath of every Kiwiburn, the Facebook group, gets some serious traffic, including from those who wish to join the fun next time. If you invite friends to join this group, please ensure they answer all three questions in order to be admitted. We see A LOT of...

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Adjusting to the Default World

Adjusting to the Default World

It’s been a week now since the Paddock emptied its population of tired, sunburnt and burned-out yet blissful Burners into the rest of the land. Many of us have returned to our urban jungles and office jobs wondering, how do I adjust to the default world? Never fear,...

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Who is ready for a PAAAAAARTY in a Paddock? 

Who is ready for a PAAAAAARTY in a Paddock? 

The Paddock has been evolving, growing, building, and forming into the glorious thing that will be Kiwiburn 2021!  The weather is looking quite good, especially Wednesday will be hot and heavy. Otherwise might be a bit cooler than normal, so come prepared with an...

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Survival Guide 2021 is out!

Survival Guide 2021 is out!

Photo-credit Andy Flint In the spirit of better late than never, and JUST IN TIME: >>deep breath<< Here is your 2021 Survival Guide.  There are a few things that are different this year, such as Gate hours, some Covid stuff and a few other bits and bobs,...

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Lost and Found Reminder

Lost and Found Reminder

Things get lost! Especially when you are having fun. Do look after your things and try to keep your wits and stuff about you. When something does get left behind, here is a reminder of how it works: Theme Camps manage their own lost and found - bits of clothing,...

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EVERY CAMPER > EVERY BURNER > YOU

EVERY CAMPER > EVERY BURNER > YOU

Learnings from Ignition: Communal Effort & Civic Responsibility 1. Don't you create a trip hazard: consider where you kick off your shoes for a dance, to sit, or whatever, where someone may trip over them - especially at night. If you spot the MOOP (such as said...

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Kiwiburn 2021 Town Map Out Now

Kiwiburn 2021 Town Map Out Now

Drum roll please... the Map for this year's Kiwiburn is out now! Huge thanks to our amazing Town Planning team - who have nailed this one, it looks incredible Can you feel it in the air??? We can. Kiwiburn 2021 is just around the corner, the excitement is palpable,...

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Kiwiburners’ Guide to the Rangitīkei

Kiwiburners’ Guide to the Rangitīkei

We encourage you to do as much of your shopping as you can in the local Rangitīkei district. It’s one way of thanking the community for having us – and it also saves you lots of leg-room on the journey there! The Rangitīkei District Council have put together an...

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