Oh, 2020 — unpredictable dumpster fire — this year asked all of us Burners to call on our best selves and find new ways to cultivate community. In gratitude, Burning Man has concocted a dash of playa magic to spark your engine of perpetual possibilities. You’re going...
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.
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.
The Gift of Gifting
Photo Credit: Michael Holden ‘Tis the Season… to deconstruct capitalist ideals of giving and rebuild your understanding of what Gifting is truly about. And in the Spirit of Gifting, our Navigator humbly accepts the gift of wisdom from Burning Man legend Halcyon, who...
COVID Update – What to Expect on Site
You’ve done it. You’ve cleared Gate, have been welcomed by Greeters, and are finally about to immerse yourself in this thing called Kiwiburn: Theme Camps, the 10 Guiding Principles, the Temple and Effigy, craziness, community, art, ahhhh! The Paddock spreads before...
Kiwiburn will release more tickets…
...if ticket holders step up and volunteer! Yup, that's right. Kiwiburn is looking to release 500 additional tickets, if enough roles are filled by 22 December. So step right up and take a number: Crew Support: Crew Support is the strong, supportive glue that helps...
Kiwiburn 2020 AGM This Wednesday at 8pm
Our Annual General Meeting will be held on 16 December @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm. It is free to attend as a Kiwiburn member (your membership fee is included in your ticket price). This will be a Zoom meeting, join us on...
How to get better at Inclusivity
We value the principle of Radical Inclusion, however what does this look like in practice? Our guest writer Ann K Addley ponders the challenges most Burns around the world face and how our wee New Zealand event can become a truly inclusive and diverse community. Check...
Pointy Finger Wants You!
As we count down to late January, Kiwiburn still desperately needs helpers to make sure it comes off without a hitch. Some of the roles detailed below and can’t do it without them. We’re less than two months away, so the time to claim your role is now! You can find...
Participate in Joyous Art Registration Ritual!
Image: Rob Tangent We set this one up just for you, artist person! A unique online experience that will make you feel appreciation, belonging and community support. Do the Art Registration now! Steps: Decide to make an artwork! Fill in this form Pat yourself on the...
Register your Event!
Image: Jean-Baptiste Gaillet We are ramping up to that wondrous thing in the Paddock, and registrations for Events are now open. Whether you are planning a nipple tassel knitathon or a mud wrestling contest, register it as an Event so that people know about it, and...
Blog: Civic Responsibility and Communal Effort
Like Moses carving the 10 Commandments, our own Navigator continues to unearth the true meaning of the 10 Principles! If Radical Self-Expression is the free-spirited, artistic child of the Principle family, Civic Responsibility and Communal Effort are the calm,...