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The Covid-19 crisis is hitting Burns around the world as cancellations come in thick and fast. Some of the events cancelled or postponed are: AfrikaBurn Blazing Swan Creme Brûlée (France) Dragon Burn (China) Kiezburn (Germany) Nowhere (Spain) Many smaller Burns are...
Do you have some extra time on your hands? How about getting involved with Kiwiburn, maybe get yourself into an ExCom role and make a real difference for next year's event? Now is the time! Leadership roles available: Chairperson Health and Safety Manager, Arts...
New Zealand is a few days into an unprecedented lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and of course the Kiwiburn community is also hunkering down. You all know the rules: Stay home and only leave to undertake essential trips, such as to the grocery store or the...
Art at Kiwiburn 2020, photo by Andy Flint There are some roles that have recently opened up on the Executive Committee for Kiwiburn, so take advantage of being able to influence the Burn you love and cherish. Here are the leadership roles ExCom is looking to fill:...
Today, New Zealand announced that gatherings of more than 500 people are banned, which matches rules imposed in other countries, all in an effort to help stop the spread of the Covid-19 virus. This follows requirements to self-isolate for any visitor to a foreign...
Were you allocated a radio during the event? We understand a lot of the crew get attached to them, though did you forget to return it and you still have one on you? Kiwiburn needs it back ASAP otherwise we’ll have to sacrifice the blood of a thousand volunteers to pay...
Do you play with Project Management software? Have an interest in developing your skills in an event driven environment? Kiwiburn’s Admin Team is looking for a helping hand to bring a fresh perspective to our project management system! We use Asana to generate our...
Memberships are now open for purchase to Auckland Burners RAT TRAP fundraiser event over ANZAC weekend, 24 - 26 April 2020. This event will be held 1.5 hours north of Auckland, and we will reveal details closer to the time. Please email...
AfrikaBurn was scheduled to take place from 27 April until 3 May in Tankwa in the Karoo, and has now been cancelled amidst fears over Covid-19. Read their official statement here. This is the first big Burn-related casualty due to the virus, and other cancellations...
OK Burners, do your worst. You silly-sods can enter as many Art Themes (+ their meanings) as your glorious heart desires and if chosen, your idea will shape Kiwiburn history and inform experiences for thousands of people. WHAT AN HONOUR! Here are some completely...
