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.
Picture of the actual Copernicus,. For reference only. ExCom has decided, for some utterly bizarre, ineffable reason, that this year, Copernicus is to be the person entrusted with the construction of the Effigy for Kiwiburn 2021. Like many people, Copernicus is...
Image Credit: Peter Jennings, Kiwiburn 2015 Kiwiburn’s Site Management team is looking for skilled ‘Burn participants to volunteer as 2iCs - people who will act as the second-in-charge during a shift. You will receive training and on-the-job support, as 2ICs are...
There are a plethora of volunteer positions currently available for Kiwiburn 2021, including several important lead and 2IC roles. Finding able and willing volunteers to fill these roles is absolutely vital to ensure a healthy and happy Burn. Lead roles currently...
The Burning Man Regional Network team, in collaboration with local leaders, is searching for a community leader to build and nurture Burning Man community initiatives in the New Zealand region. These five candidates have stepped up to help keep the flame burning:...
There are so many moving parts to Kiwiburn - participants making the Burn happen in all sorts of ways. We’d like to introduce you to the various teams as we go up to the main event. At the very least, you’ll know who does what! But also, it may help you choose your...
Do you care about the sustainability of Kiwiburn and the community? (Hint: if you are breathing and planning on attending Kiwiburn at any point, the answer is “heck yes, I do!”) Well, have we got a job for you! Volunteering for the Sustainability Committee is another...
Kiwiburn’s Secure Ticket Exchange Program (STEP) opens this Saturday 24 October at 10am. You can find it here! As long as you have an active Kiwiburner Profile, you can register with STEP to request up to two Adult tickets as soon as it goes live. Once you have...
Are you still thinking very hard about which of the many volunteer opportunities you want to raise your hand for? You may be interested to know that we have extended the deadline for applications to become the new Burning Man Regional Contact to midnight 23 October....
We ask for volunteers and they come! Craig has joined the Kiwiburn ExCom to make everything and everyone work better. Tell us a little about yourself: Firstly, what does the Services Facilitator role involve? I work with Ticketing, Gate, Greeters, Depot, and Centre...
Our blog this week is a no-holds barred, 100% accurate weather forecast for Kiwiburn 2021: what to expect, how to prepare, and how to survive all the extremes that the Paddock can bring. This is the first in a series of Kiwiburn survival guides, brought to you by the...
