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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. 

Stay safe out there

Stay safe out there

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...

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Radio GaGa a-gogo?

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...

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Are you a Project Management software whiz? 

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...

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Auckland Burner fundraiser 

Auckland Burner fundraiser 

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...

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AfrikaBurn cancelled

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...

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Keep those 2021 Art Themes a-comin’

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...

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The scope of the Conduct Committee

If you purchased a ticket and went to Kiwiburn, you are a member of Kiwiburn Incorporated. Event organisers do not wish to impose numerous rules or dictate anyone’s experience, though a document was developed last year so participants understand the values held as a...

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Last week of Census!

Last week of Census!

What is the average age of participants? Do more people travel to Kiwiburn from Auckland or Wellington? What percentage of the population is onsite by Wednesday night? Answers to these questions and more can only be discovered whenin YOU complete the Census! If you...

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Burner Exchange

Burner Exchange

Did you know that we had a representative from Burning Man’s FAST team (Fire Arts Safety Team) at this year's Kiwiburn? Doxie attended our downunder shenanigans and brought with her a vast knowledge of all things related to FAST. She is also involved with the Michigan...

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Social Media Etiquette

Recently on the Kiwiburn Facebook Group, a member posted an interesting article about the toxicity of call-out culture, prefacing the link with these words, which resonated with us: “It’s fun to feel angry at someone who you think has done something wrong, but it...

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