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.
Burning Man, the mother of all Burns, was hit hard by Covid and lockdown. With the 2020 event cancelled (for the first time ever), the organisation was facing unprecedented financial challenges. For a time, we didn’t know if Black Rock City would rise again. The...
The Principle of Radical Self-expression is key to Burner culture. It allows us to step outside of the lines drawn in the sand by society; to experiment, express and experience the extraordinary. Radical Self-expression can be our greatest gift, but when unaccompanied...
Image credit: Peter Jennings, Kiwiburn 2015 Are you intending to bring a creative piece of wonder to Kiwiburn? Is that piece of wonder Art, or even just, art? Regardless: if you want your masterpiece to be displayed on the Paddock, you need to register it here. ...
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons, improved by the Electric Fence Post Are you registered and waiting in the STEP queue to get your hot little hands on one of the sought after tickets for Kiwiburn 2021? There has been some movement of tickets changing hands already,...
Firstly, what does the Arts and Events Registrations role involve? I'm one of many in a team that facilitates Arts and Events coming to the paddock. Prior to the event kicking off I'll be collecting and distributing all sorts of data to ensure lots of magical,...
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...
