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My friend Luke is in Auckland. Show him some love!

2009-09-28T07:10:17Z

Hiya friends so far away,

My good friend (and sometimes housemate) Luke is in Auckland teaching yoga. He's a great guy and I think you'd all get along. Luke can be a little, um, not quite shy, but not quite outgoing either. He's funny, kind, generous and easy to be around. He's got this cool combo of tattooed rocker meets bikram chill. You're gonna love him like I do because you're all good peeps.

Anyway, Luke is in town for a couple more months and you should take the time to do something fun with him. Go on a hike, hit the beach, get some dinner, go see some band, whatever. Invite Luke, you won't regret it.

I'm urging him to join tribe now so it makes the connecting all that much easier.

Thanks and miss you!!

Love,
Shameless Heather

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Kiwiburn 2010 tickets now on sale

2009-09-10T04:20:53Z

New Zealand's own regional Burning Man event!

The first tier tickets are (very reasonably priced at) $50. This price is good until the end of October.

Kiwiburn 2010 dates: 3 days -- Friday, January 29 (10 am) – Monday, February 1 (10 am)

The man burns Sunday night.

(the weekend before Waitangi weekend; before school starts)

Whakamaru Domain, about 30 km north of Lake Taupo

www.kiwiburn.com/tickets.html

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Anyone from NZ going to Burning Man 2009?

2009-08-11T19:29:25Z

Would like to find travel buddies, a Kiwi camp at Black Rock, perhaps someone to share a motor home or van. I live on Waiheke Island.

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Mad Hatter Leo birthday party / going away

2009-08-11T12:31:58Z

What would you wear to The Mad Hatter’s birthday celebration for three fiery Leos at our magnificent Queen’s garden (my house) Sat Aug 15th? As per usual there will be several acoustic artists, bumping DJ + fire spinning fairies.

It will be the last chance to see the out of town mates before I take off on an extended road trip around Oz Sept 3rd, with the plan to surround myself with pirates and beaches while uncovering the world’s deepest mysteries. I have taken off Mon for extended visits from ya’ll. Make sure the crew knows, I don’t have everyone’s number. Woop!

P.S. If you are coming and are down to help me get 3 awesome DJs (which are setting me back $500), and are willing to contribute $10-20. Let me know.

I hope to see you all here. I tried to make it down a couple of weeks ago to Wellington, but didnt happen.

Love and light.

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Melting Man, the 'We're not Going to Burning Man Party', Sept 4-6, 2009

2009-08-02T20:45:43Z

Melting Man #3 is happening over the weekend of Sept 4/5/6. Location is the Canterbury foothills.

The We're Not Going to Burning Man party is for those lovely souls left behind in Aotearoa while others head for the playa.

Pot luck & dance party on Saturday night but come for the weekend to relax, enjoy, play, and dance.

Cost will be $12/night per person with part of that going towards group goods like firewood, kitchen supplies, etc.

Send me a note with your personal contact info for further details.

Bookings essential. RSVP by August 15.

WWWWOOOOOOTTTT! Party on the south island. Be there!

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I'm in welly this weekend...YAY

2009-05-30T11:08:45Z

hi guys,

i am popping over this Friday night and heading back to Melbourne on Tuesday morning...thought I would come over to celebrate the queen's birthday early...mmm

anyway drop me a line if you want to meet up, i am over for a chilling weekend and explore chilly welly

big hugs
meeegs

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KIWIBURN FORUM

2009-05-15T11:26:49Z

for those that lurk around here and don't find enough topics of interest you should go to the form

http://kiwiburn.com/forum/index.php

do it now!

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I'm coming home......

2009-04-27T19:05:04Z

We'll only be ther for 2 weeks and was hoping to find a fun event to go to while there. April 8-23 are the days and me and my girl will be staying up close to Tauranga. She is healer and is also looking for some healing sites (vortexs, hot springs, high energy sites, ect)

We are fun and creative burners without borders and hope to meet some kiwi burners!
Please contact me via email if you have and info! Craigbrayton@hotmail.com
Peace love and banging beats!
~CB~

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bruce birthday 2 april Wainui

2009-03-26T10:39:51Z

Hello kiwiburners,

This is an open call to come be festive out at Wainui, Banks Penninsula on my 44th birthday next thursday, 2 april.

I love you all no matter where you are...

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have fun fuckers.

2009-03-03T07:15:48Z

So, yeah humboldt county is kinda like New Zealand, with its happy cows, lush paddocks, and oceany goodness..

but summer it ain't.
scrumpy there isn't

and hana , ann bonny, dougal, and jen aren't here
but they're not there either

good luck aotearoa
burn it up.

have fun fuckers

I

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Kiwiburn 2009: this is your last chance to BURN!

2009-02-19T11:10:10Z

New Zealand's own regional Burning Man event.

You know what I'm saying?

But without the specatators or the cops.

The tickets are (very reasonably priced at) $70. $80 at the gate.

3 days from Thursday, February 5 (10 am) to Sunday, February 8 (10 am). The man burns Saturday night.

Waitangi weekend

Whakamaru Domain, about 30 km north of Lake Taupo, near Mangakino.

www.kiwiburn.com/tickets.html

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Travelling in New Zealand? Looking for something fun to do? Come stay with us!

2008-11-26T07:53:03Z

Travelling in New Zealand? Have time before or after Kiwiburn? Come spend time with us on our little piece of paradise. We, Kathy & Bruce, of The Green Fairy, live on a gorgeous 10 acre organic property nestled in the quiet Wainui Valley on the Banks Peninsula (we are 1 ½ hrs drive from Christchurch, across the harbor from Akaroa) on the South Island.

We have lots to offer: veggie gardens, floral gardens, a small orchard, and bees! Only a 10 minute walk to the beach.

We are looking for helpers/wwoofers (willing workers on organic farms) to assist with any number of projects. We prefer people to stay a minimum of 5 nights. Having a car is handy but not required. 4 hours work/day in exchange for room & meals.

We are great cooks and fun hosts so come hang out with us.

Contact me at kaguidi (at) yahoo (dot) com
I can email you some photos!

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Igniting my jealousy....

2008-11-26T07:50:37Z

Oh how I miss you, New Zealand, and your lovely company!! Not to
mention your quality community of cordial, quirky, creative, comrades!
What's happening in your world?

There's going to be another San Francisco invasion. I warned you :)

My friends, Michelle http://people.tribe.net/ba1e3ba7-6a6a-4e56-b2a7-a996114a21ec
and her boyfriend Dave, are headed to NZ in a couple days and I would love to be with them. Ah envy... I will transform you into good cheer by connecting some home town homies with my home away from home homies. Word.

Kiwiburners, my darling loves! I hope you will show Michelle and Dave even just a fraction of the love you showered on me. Wait, that's the jealously talking... Show them all the love!
Thanks, babes. You're looking sexy these days. Meow.

Love,
Shameless Heather

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tix on sale now, Kiwiburn 2009

2008-10-22T23:26:29Z

New Zealand's own regional Burning Man event!

The first tier tickets are (very reasonably priced at) $50. This price is good until the end of October.

Kiwiburn 2009 dates:

3 days from Thursday, February 5 (10 am) to Sunday, February 8 (10 am). The man burns Saturday night.

(Waitangi weekend; school starts Monday)

Whakamaru Domain, about 30 km north of Lake Taupo

http://www.kiwiburn.com/tickets.html

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any kiwis heading to BRC this year?

2008-08-20T04:46:57Z

just wondering who the usual suspects are...

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wellington??

2008-07-29T00:46:31Z

Hey all, I'm in wellington for a couple of months before heading back to london.... Wellington is my original hometown, I suppose, but I didn't get involved with burner or tribal type stuff until I left.....

I've been hermitting away so have no idea if there's much going on here in wellington, so I've come here to investigate; is there?

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KB09 Festival Length & Volunteers

2008-06-23T07:11:11Z

Hey kiwiburners,
There's a discussion going on in the KB forums about whether to go to a 4-day festival this year or stick to 3. We would love feedback from you before the committee makes the final decision. Please take a moment to read this thread and post an opinion or raise a hand and commit to volunteering!

http://kiwiburn.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=270

Cheers,
Kurious Kat

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Wellington artists

2008-06-22T21:44:35Z

I will be having art sessions at my place on a Sunday.
Join the email list to join my group, or start your own, at:
web address:
http://groups.google.com/group/art-meet

Current email address:
art-meet@googlegroups.com

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9th June - Kiwiburn AGM

2008-05-28T05:48:52Z

Some of you might not know this, but Kiwiburn is a New Zealand Incorporated Society and everybody who bought a ticket to a Kiwiburn is a member.

Because of this, every year we have an Annual General Meeting (AGM) to which all members are invited. This year's is on the 9th June at 8pm and is being held at Jodi's house, 2/229 The Terrace, Wellington. If you aren't in Wellington, but want to participate, then you can dial in - email rich.d.rich (at) gmail.com for details.

If you're interested in making art, then you should definitely think about coming along. We will have an Exciting Announcement.

The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

1. Election of Big Nob aka Chairperson. Bruce has been nominated.

2. Election of other officers and review of roles. Rich has been nominated as Committee Wrangler aka Secretary and Jodi as Bean Counter aka Treasurer.

3. Review of the previous year including Chairperson's Report, Treasurer's Financial Report and Festival Afterburn Report.

4. Approval of plans for the balance of the current and next calendar years.

If any burner has other items they'd like to raise, or indeed any questions at all about Kiwiburn, then please email rich.d.rich (at) gmail.com.

RSVPP so we know how many to expect.

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The Art of Freedom @ Burning Man

2008-05-27T10:52:24Z

Call for Papers and Presentations:

THE ART OF FREEDOM
An Interdisciplinary Arts Conference

August 28, 2008
Black Rock City, Nevada

How can we recognize, articulate, and navigate the politics of art and freedom? What are the roles of our communities, cultures, and societies in enabling or restricting arts and freedoms? What freedoms are needed to enable artistic expression? What limitations do we struggle against to achieve artistic freedom? How can freedom be experienced as a form of art? Can art create freedom?

THE ART OF FREEDOM is an Interdisciplinary Arts Conference that will take place on August 28, 2008 in Black Rock City, Nevada at Burning Man (www.burningman.com). Scholars and creative thinkers from all levels of education and experience are invited to submit proposals for panel presentations. Conference sessions will typically consist of panels of three 20-minute paper presentations, but we are also open to proposals with creative and unusual presentation formats (feel free to think outside the box!)

Possible presentation topics might include (but are not limited to):

* Inquiries related to Art, Freedom, and the “American Dream.”
* Considerations of Burning Man and its relation to culture, society, law, or politics.
* Discussions of specific Burning Man Art installations or projects.
* Presentations on censorship in relation to artistic freedom.
* Proposals for new directions in activism related to art and freedom.
* Explorations of the relationships between subcultural expression and “mainstream” cultures.

These are just a few sample topics – we are open to considering any presentation that offers an engaged and/or creative approach to the conference theme.

The conference will be hosted by Freedomcommunity at Burning Man, and all participants should be familiar with the unique conditions of the Black Rock City environment. Note that the minimum cost for attending Burning Man is over $300, so participants should already have plans to attend the festival or should be prepared to embrace the festival in its fullness.

For more information, please contact David Higgins, Glaukopis Conference Coordinator: (glaukopisproject@gmail.com).

Abstracts of 250 words should be sent to (glaukopisproject@gmail.com) no later than June 30, 2008.

Notification will be sent regarding accepted proposals in early July.

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Oi! Oi! Welly folks squirrely's coming for a visit

2008-05-26T06:55:46Z

Hello out there in welly land. Squirrely's breaking free for a week or so and coming down to visit from Coromandel.. Who's round? Who wants to play? Who wants to let me stay in their tree? RAhhh ha ha give me a txt 0211403171

should be there tue or wed. depending on me hitchin..

cant wait to see ya'll

xx jess

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If you don't get your ass out to the Burn this year...

2008-05-23T06:45:42Z

Hitler will miss you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV4i7dWeu0c

So will I. :(

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Burner new to Auckland looking for community

2008-05-01T01:44:23Z

Hello NZ Burners. I am from San Francisco and am a 7 time Burning Man goer. . . I am new to Auckland and would love to find community. I love to dance and would actually love to find some fire spinners in the area if there are any. . . . I'll definitely be at the Kiwi Burn next year, but can't wait that long to find good friends in this amazing country. Where are you??
Ashyanna

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A bunch of hippies and ravers in a paddock?!

2008-03-11T02:10:33Z

sounds like my idea of hell!

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looking for tunes

2008-02-29T20:31:31Z

hi kiwi burners.

does anyone know how to contact the sheep enders?

i'd love to track down some of their bumpin' tunes.

cheers!

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DECOMPRESSION PARTY AT THE DOMES 15TH MARCH

2008-02-29T19:42:40Z

yep, get your arse's over to waiheke island to celebrate your self and kiwiburn 2008 at an all weekend event

if you don't know where the domes are just ask some one

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Doco help

2008-02-24T23:33:59Z

(X posted from KB forum)

Hi all.

Since we couldn't be everywhere all the time... Paul and I would be keen to source as much extra material from the KB community as possible - be they photos or videos - to add to our footage haul for the doco. Preferably in as high quality resolution as possible - I dunno if the stuff on youtube is at reduced quality or not, likewise Flickr - and I don't think it matters what format; so long as it is digital, we can probably do something with it.

People who have already posted photos and vids: are you happy with us using them? Do you have them in higher resolution?

Since we have no money, we can offer nothing beyond some kind of credit in the, er, credits. So usage of any extra footage would be a gifting thing. Also, there is no guarantee we will use anything in particular - the whole process is a bit like panning for gold, methinks, but there are likely to be some nuggets out there... and the more we have the better the end result will be Smile

If anyone wanted to send a disc or something,

Paul Wedel
Ocular Films
8-68 Kingsford Smith St
Lyall Bay 6022
Wellington

would be a good place to send it.

If anyone wanted to email something (or tell us where to download something)

paul.wedel (at) gmail (dot) com would be good.

Cheers.

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Burn brite kiwis, burn brite

2008-02-20T11:16:21Z

My dearest burner brotheren (and sistas),
I am broken hearted that I am not with you in body... (ah logistics)
But my heart is with you. The body will soon follow, I hope.
Many flame-y kisses and burning hugs to my favorite people in tomorrow. You make the future look so bright!
Love,
Shameless Heather

(Big ups to the sheep end and pink moa!!)

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KIWIBURN rocked

2008-02-07T06:21:07Z

thanks for bringing the playa to the paddock

i am forever grateful and full of nocturnal wookie goodness

i am heading back across the ditch but will be back next year

MWAH!

ms meeeeeeeeeegs

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christchurch or surrounding cities?

2008-02-06T17:31:07Z

hi there

my boss is traveling to new zealand feb 7th-march 2nd and would really love to see some fire dancing. does anyone know of any troupes or
shows taking place during that time? he will be landing in christchurch and plans on staying on the south island. he's a really cool guy and has seen
some shows/spinning, but really wants to experience it straight from the motherland.

thanks!
Lucid

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Splore 08 - any burners going?

2008-01-26T10:12:27Z

I am : ))
It'd be cool to see you there.

http://splore.net/home.html

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YAY MARK!!

2008-01-25T08:00:09Z

I thought that fucking rocked. You talk well on the spot I reckon....http://www.95bfm.co.nz/default,casts.sm

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looking for a place to crash in Wellington Jan 30 & 31

2008-01-24T08:55:37Z

Hello there loverly kiwi burners!!

I am a Canadian grrl currently in NZ travelling round your gorgeous country.
and am looking for a place in Wellington to crash next week, jan 30 & 31 as i'll be catching the salmonella /nzso show , and would also be interested in heading to KiwiBurn if someone has room in their car.

if you can help out , please message me here on tribe as i don't have a NZ phone number, ort u can call my Cdn cell number 0011 1 604 842 4509
feel free to check out my profile too if u want more info bout me

gracias!!
be well

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Greetings lovelys!

2008-01-22T07:28:32Z

My husband and I are burners from Austin, TX, USA.
We're planning a trip to New Zealand, but not until March or April.
Is there a decompression planned for your KiwiBurn???

Any other info on events is greatly appreciated!
Thanks!

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advise and or homesty wanted in Auk

2008-01-18T01:34:35Z

Sorry for this late posting. I am looking for advise on a used car and for a short homestay to get setteled before the KB08!

Details. Looking for a used car that I can sleep in comfortably. Does anyone have any suggestions, what should I be looking for?

If you have a place in town or close to town I am looking for somewhere to stay 21st Jan, 08-long enought ot get a car and take care of a few things.

Anyadvise welcome, thanks

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Weather and sandflies

2008-01-18T01:18:40Z

Hello lovely Kiwiburners,

For those that don't know, a few words about weather are in order.

Last year is was hot with a super powerful sun during the day, and cooler at night but pleasant. It rained for a few hours on two nights. There were lots of sandflies. The wind was not super strong, but it was strong enough to temporarily wreck a less than well secured structure.

For those visiting from overseas, protecting yourself from the sun and sandflies are very important. If you go the bare skin route, you can wear lots of sunscreen and bug spray. You can also wear lightweight long sleeves and legs and keep your feet and ankles covered, and thus beat both the sun and the sandflies.

If you get sandfly bites, try this stuff. Best rubbed in thoroughly as soon after the bite as possible. All natural and helps a lot.
http://www.potofgoldbalm.co.nz/skinbalm.html

Of course don't forget the dry bag of clothing, in case it rains.

Of course the kiwis say that you can get all 4 seasons in one day. As far as I can tell, they don't really prepare for any of them, just roll with it and have a good time!

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Big Day Out in Auckland-- any Burners going?

2008-01-15T20:43:14Z

So this is a little off-topic but I don't know ANYONE out in NZ and need to find a way to Big Day Out from Tokoroa. I also need to find a way to pay for my ticket but get someone to hold it for me (unless they can send me an e-ticket? do you know?) and I don't know any group of people I trust more than my Burning Man and soon-to-be-Kiwiburn friends.

Come ON guys this is RAGE AGAINST THE FU*KING MACHINE we're talking about. As well as a host of other rockin artists.
If anyone has an ideas that would help me out here they would be GREATLY appreciated!!!

Thanks in advance
Much love,
Zeut

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Attention Theme camp and art instilation peoples, who want volunteers for kiwiburn 08

2008-01-12T20:38:12Z

hey all,

i am making a list of people who want to volunteer to help out setting up at kiwiburn, which includes theme camps, and organising them to a point, aka when you arrive and want to volunteer find me and i will direct you in the wright direction etc etc...

which means it will be good to know which theme camps etc want volunteers and for what kind of jobs, that way i can steal one of the white boards at centre camp, and list camps and jobs, to show the volunteers who arrive, thus can tell people what to do and were to go. *grins*

so ifin you reply to this message saying that your theme camp or art structure needs volunteers to do what ever it is you need, i will have somewhat of an idea about what you'all want.

or you can email me mistresspolly (at) gmail (dot) com

clear as mud?

Polly
wrangling

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NZ Regional in Feb. 08

2008-01-12T20:22:07Z

I've been trying to get back to NZ, ever since I visited there long ago. I am again going to try to make it to your burn. Any tips for sucess?

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Temple of Unity

2008-01-11T10:15:36Z

Is going to be lovely!

Pics and a bit of discussion here on the kiwiburn forums (sorry, tribe won't let me put images in the discussion threads)

http://www.kiwiburn.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=155

So what we've got here is, I think, going to be way cool! 6 pyramidal rooms (looking for volunteers to decorate them, some spoken for alread) surrounding a central merkaba with an orgone generator in it.

Hmmm, those are some weird words, eh? There's always google... or come see feel touch taste hear it for yourself!

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KB08 - CombustInUnity

2008-01-11T09:24:55Z

This year's theme is CombustInUnity, a play on combustion and community - two things that burners embrace. Everyone is invited to create a 'man' or 'morphie' of their very own, to display at KB and burn with the Man on Sunday night - a kind of community combustion . If you haven't given any thought to your morphie yet, NOW is the time to do so. Kiwiburn starts three weeks from today!

You are an artist, make something fun, tap into your inner child. There will be some supplies on site to do art projects, so if you can't make your morphie ahead of time, bring some materials to donate into the big craft pile - paints, fabrics, colorful things, paper, cardboard, etc.

If you need some visual stimulation, check out my morphies on the KB forums:

http://kiwiburn.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=180

See you on the paddock!

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Birth of the Muse Guild party this Sat!

2007-12-20T21:52:28Z

Greetings everyone!

The Muse Guild http://tribes.tribe.net/museguild is having their first funraiser/Solstice/X-Mas party this saturday in Piha!

Pre-party BBQ at the Glenesk Houses (#'s 18 & 20)
Party at the Surf Club featuring Piano Mad
After party back at the Glenesk Houses featuring DJ Dave, DJ Linus
and possibly more ;-)

Bring tents to crash on the front paddock.

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Work Weekend Report

2007-11-30T04:39:57Z

Howdy all,
So the first ever Kiwiburn Work Weekend has come and gone and was a
tremendous success.

A big THANK YOU goes out to the crew who came from Wellington..Wendy,
Johnathan, Jezz, Rich and Polly and the Auckland crew Sam, Karl, Lilly,
Poppy, Linus, Dave, Jen, Ants, Shelley, Kyla, Hidive, Ingrid, Jamie
and Eric the couch surfing Californian.
Jack and Jen arrived from Tauranga midday Sunday with cold beers and confirmed the Fire Camp location..same as last year so lots of fire spinning and breathing fun in the Village Square.

For some of the crew it was their first visit to Whakamaru and the
weather worked with us all weekend including rain only on the Friday
night/early Saturday morning, glorious and hot sunshine during the
days, an amazing sunset on Saturday night and a complete fog out for
those that stayed the distance through till dawn Sunday (some one has
to keep vigil during the night while most of us sleep)

Projects achieved...
Grubbing of the thistles, which gave everyone a chance to wander the
paddocks digging and hacking at the prickly bastards and take in once
again the majestic and peace full place that we have to play on.
Painting of the toilet block, not the easiest of jobs as they are
rough texture plastered concrete block work and even armed with fluffy
rollers and 4 inch brushes it was a mission but the result was out
standing. There is still the mens toilets to paint for which we might
bring a spray unit down next time just so we can have more time to
play...
Village Planning, lots and lots of discussion as to what goes where,
like the large sound camps, theme camps and general and quiet camping
zones.Community craft and village square location, where the Man and
the Temple will be placed, allowing access for the Volunteer Fire
Brigade and many more other considerations.

We also had a meet up, on Saturday, with Tina Jakes who is Taupo
District Councils, Mangakino Community Manager. She is a great lady
and fully supports what we Kiwiburners are doing as far as the
festival goes as well as our general community involvement. The
Council supplied the paint and some brushes for the toilet block.

Kirsty Truman from SLAM (Sports and Leisure Association of Mangakino)
visited on Sunday and we had a great introductory meeting and she
outlined their involvement in the Domain in regards to the Motor Cross
tracks that will be established there next year. SLAM is also taking
over part, if not the whole less of the Domain when Keven Harrison's
(the present holder of the lease and farmer of the Domain) lease runs
out in May 2008. Kirsty is also very supportive of Kiwiburn and can
see us both collaborating well together.

So folks all and all a very successful weekend and a bonus for some of
the city dwellers to get out onto our beautiful land and soak it up
even if we had to negotiate the lagre amount of fresh cow pads
lovingly placed by the beasties.
We will have another Work Weekend hopefully in early January so stay
tuned for updates.

See you at the Burn
Kiwi

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WORK WEEKEND AT KIWIBURN SITE, WHAKAMARU DOMAIN

2007-11-25T19:41:53Z

hey groupies and burners

we are organizing a camp over work weekend at whakamaru domain

the purpose is to spend some time on the site to help in the town planning layout and positioning of some of the theme camps and art installations etc plus to grub thistles and have a general clean up and a going over of the land in preparation for kiwiburn 2008

at this stage the weekend of the 24th of november is looking likely and although there are lots of weekends to go before feb 1st 08, this gives us some time to organise this event and work up a schedule of important jobs to be done
there could also be another work weekend if needed for those that can't make the 24th nov

so please show your commitment here or email me at

chrishankins54@gmail.com

so lets have some fun.....

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Auckland to Whakamaru for work weekend - Ride wanted Saturday

2007-11-12T02:05:18Z

Just wondering if anyone is heading down on the Saturday and has room in car for friendly burner-worker. Ride back needed too!

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Housetruck for sale

2007-11-12T00:17:23Z

I have decided to sell my housetruck... as seen at kiwiburn.

If anyone is interested feel free to let me know.

M

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Fire Camp

2007-11-05T17:31:16Z

....contemplating the idea
Anyone in? Post here or send me a message

Kiwiburn WITHOUT a burning camp?

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Sublet / houseshare situation in Wellington Dec. 1 - Feb 25

2007-11-05T09:16:40Z

Hey,

I'm looking for a sublet / houseshare situation in Wellington Dec. 1 - Feb 25.

I'm a responsible, respectful, dependable Irish lass currently living in San Francisco. I'm 36, active, love the outdoors, dance, yoga, etc. and know how to enjoy myself as every Irish person does!

I'm employed by a U.S. company and feel very lucky to be able to work remotely, so, looking for some cool, like-minded folk in Welly.

I'd need internet access (cable, DSL).

Does anyone have or know anyone who might have a grand auld spot to land for 3 months?

Dervla

posted in KiwiBurn - 4 replies

Kiwiburn Videos up on youtube!

2007-10-23T08:33:15Z

They are not the best vids as they are from my phone and I don't have too many as I was too busy DOING STUFF @ KB to take much video - but here you are, a selection of a few vids to make you all nostalgic already!

If anyone else has any, please upload to youtube and then mention in this thread so I can add to this playlist: it can then become an easy to find resource. TA!

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=693978D9BBE8E83F

xoxo

Cass

posted in KiwiBurn - 23 replies

KB tickets on sale now!

2007-10-19T05:41:20Z

Check this out.. tickets on sale now...

http://www.kiwiburn.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=951#951

posted in KiwiBurn - 8 replies

Ride Share to Kiwiburn 08 from all around new zealand....

2007-10-02T08:59:36Z

hey folks

i have started some sticky threads in the rideshare kiwiburn forum http://www.kiwiburn.com/forum/index.php

so far i have threads for Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. if there are any other peoples out there not from those places who are wanting rides or want to offer rides then leave a message here and i can start up more threads.

ok get ridesharing kiwiburners

*dances around*

posted in KiwiBurn - 0 replies

Carports on sale, supercheapauto

2007-10-02T08:53:18Z

I see that 3m x 6m carports (like the one we used for Green Fairy, as far as I can tell from the ad, but white) are on sale at SuperCheap Auto through 12 October.

Priced at $249, which is about $30 less than you would pay at Bunnings, where I bought mine last year. Not =that= great a deal.

They are easy to put up, but of course not as creative or exciting or (perhaps) inexpensive as making your own structure. Some small modifications to make them more weather proof are advised... more details if you want them.

http://www.supercheapauto.co.nz/store-locator.aspx

posted in KiwiBurn - 1 reply

Kiwiburn, carbon offsetting and trees - your opinion?

2007-09-20T01:05:59Z

Hi there.

Kiwiburn as an organisation is currently looking into ways of reducing our environmental impact. I've posted a thread on the forum about it, and we'd really like your feedback. If the answer is yes, we have a week to get it up on the main website, so please, if you're interested in having a say in this issue, go have a look here:

http://kiwiburn.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=936#936

And put your spoke in.

Cheers!

Dr Windy

posted in KiwiBurn - 0 replies

Prepare to be blown away......BM 2008 Art Theme announced.....

2007-09-08T17:16:29Z

Directly quoted from :

http://www.burningman.com/art_of_burningman/bm08_theme.html

"2008 ART THEME: AMERICAN DREAM

This year's art theme is about patriotism -- not that kind which freights the nation state with the collective weight of ego, but a patriotism that is based upon a love of country and culture. Leave ideology at home; forget the blue states and the red; let parties, factions and the so-called issues that divide us fall away. Flag burning or flag worship play no part in this year's theme. Ask yourself, instead, a more immediate question. What has America achieved that you admire or feel proud of? What has it done or failed to do that makes you feel dismayed? Put blame aside, in this election year, and dare to ask an even greater question: What can postmodern America, this stumbling, roused, half-conscious giant, yet give to the world?"

I don't know whether to laugh or cry.

From reading many tribe threads ...

Like last years theme when announced many are hoping its a Hacker Prank.

I think its real.

posted in KiwiBurn - 9 replies

Melting Man!

2007-09-02T00:36:18Z

While many of you are out enjoying yourselves on the playa, several of us left behind got together and threw a 'we're not going to burning man' party, a.k.a. Melting Man, down here on the South Island. Small, impromptu, and yet loads of fun. Here's my report:

"I can't quite recall how the idea began. I think it started when several of the Kiwiburn ExCom members started talking about their upcoming trip to the playa for Burning Man, and someone said, 'Hey, we should have a We're Not Going To Burning Man' party for those of us left behind.

What’s the counter to Burning Man you ask? Why, Melting Man, of course!

The idea was to find a snowy paddock up in the mountains, throw a party, build a snowman, and then burn it. Apparently there are videos on YouTube demonstrating how this can be done.

Jonathan booked a DJ gig in Christchurch for the weekend of Aug 25th which coincided with the opening of the Burning Man festival in Nevada. Several of the Wellingtonians decided to make a winter holiday of it and booked their tickets down to the South Island. Cass and Jeremy came in from Oz.

First stop: Kathy & Bruce's International Burner Hostel where we comfortably accommodated our seven guests. We had a small house party before going out to listen to Jonathan dj at Nitrate. Dressed in our shiniest finest, we got down in the living room to some of JetPilot's groovey tunes, spinning the hula hoops and enjoying some cocktails.

We booked ourselves into the Flock Hill Station Lodge & Backpackers which is located about 100 km (an hour+ drive) from Christchurch up near Arthur's Pass. We loaded up the van and cars with a complete sound system, car port, hula hoops, and snow gear and the crew headed up to the mountains on Sunday and Monday.

The lodge & backpackers is located on a working farming station of several thousand acres, farming mainly sheep and some cattle and deer. The backpackers & lodge is situated on approx two acres. Usually during this time of year, the valleys are covered in snow. However, it’s been a dry season, and while some of the ski fields were open for operation, the lower parts of the mountains and the valleys were not under snow. Jase, the affable manager at the backpackers agreed to let us have our party up on The Knoll, located on the property and about a 10 minute walk beyond the lodge. We’d be able to play as loud and for as long as we’d like.

We borrowed 'Susie', the 4WD vehicle belonging to the Station and loaded up all the gear and drove up to the site and set up the car port and DJ gear. The Knoll was perfect. Gorgeous, stunning views of the surrounding valleys and an alpine lake. Those that went skiing that day managed to abscond with two precious large bags of snow which we used to build our melting man!

The party kicked off around 9 pm with the twelve of us (Jodi, Wendy, Joel, Jonathan, Jez, Andrea, Tara, Bruno, Cass, Jeremy, Bruce, & myself). We stopped by the backpackers and invited them all; eight or ten showed up.

We illuminated our man, decorated him in some shiny, turned on the black light, and danced the hours away. The Green Fairy represented with some absinthe; Wendy brought the most excellent PSI hoop which razzled and dazzled; DJ's Helix and Jet Pilot delighted us all. The full moon was resplendent and cast a beautiful glow onto the Knoll; the stars shone brightly. We didn't feel the chill. We were excited, we were having a party, we were not at burning man!

Sadly, but for safety reasons, we were not allowed to light our man on fire. But that was okay, for we allowed the natural elements to melt him away. He was headless by the next morn!

We had a relatively quiet next day with some folks skiing/boarding and some folks relaxing at the cabin. We chilled and played games, cooked yummy food and imbibed wine and beer.

We parted on Wednesday. Cass & Jeremy and Andrea & Jez were carrying on to the West Coast. The remaining five of us embarked on a several hour hike through the Station to view the Broken River falls. The signage to the falls was not the best and we ended up bushwhacking our way through some thickets. Through the fields, past the stock, and up the valley, we arrived at the falls. A short rest for snacks and photo taking and then we made our way back to the lodge and then drove home to Christchurch where we ended the trip with a fine meal at His Lordships Café & Bar.

Melting Man – the ‘we’re not going to burning man’ party of the southern hemisphere. Yeah, this could be the start of a new tradition. Thanks everyone for your vision and willingness to make this happen. It was loads of fun. Same time next year?"

More photos can be found on my blog:
http://www.kathysgetaways.com/416/destination_meltingman_2007/

Looking forward to everyone's playa report as well!!!

-Kathy

posted in KiwiBurn - 0 replies

Kiwi Gathering on the Playa -- Burning Man 2007

2007-08-26T18:46:02Z

For those of you lucky ones who will be making it to the playa this year, there will be a special "Kiwi" reunion of sorts taking place on Tuesday night.

Details straight from our BM Regional Rep, Mark 'Yonderman' Stirling:

" There might not be as many kiwis going over this year (I might be the only one of the Welly burners going), but this time Auckland is providing most of the Kiwiburners heading over. As in previous years we plan to hold a kiwi gathering one of the nights at BM. We have had two fun ones in the past that were "Club Crawls", but last years one basically became a major cat herding effort. Thank the burner gods that Taniwha had a led tourist flag for us all to follow!!!

This year we are going to wrap the gathering into the form of a party at the International burner camp. So at 7PM on the TUESDAY of BURNINGMAN O7 please come to the INTERNATIONAL BURNER CAMP at 6 OCLOCK and ESTUARY(near centre camp) and be the kiwi contingent of the Zombie parade!!

People will be hanging out, drinking etc and then getting zombie makeup on and heading out on a rampage. There will already be about a dozen kiwis at the International camp, so its the logical place for our gathering. Bring drink or whatever and be prepared for a good night of partying and zombie rampaging. Thanks to Kiwi for saying yes to this."

Check it out!

posted in KiwiBurn - 5 replies

New subdivision in Whakamaru

2007-08-22T22:53:59Z

Between 50 and 100 houses are going to be built in whakamaru in the next couple of years.

I'm not sure where, but if they go in at either of the two major intersections, esp the one close to the Kiwiburn venue near the petrol station.. that could have an impact on us.

...just so you know.

posted in KiwiBurn - 5 replies

Splore '08 8-10 Feb

2007-08-12T01:17:33Z

http://www.splore.net/home.html
...nuff said

posted in KiwiBurn - 4 replies

Ergoat.com !!!

2007-08-10T05:53:26Z

What's up fellow KiwiBurners!

MegaMorphosis was the peak experience of my 4 months of New Zealand adventures, and I want to shout out, however belatedly, a big thank you to everyone who there and made it such a memorable event! I hope to see you all next year, if not sooner at BRC.

If you'd like to know what the force know as Ergoat has been doing in interim... I've been pouring much blood sweat and tears into my project:

ergoat.com

detailing my travels of the past 2 years of being an open road warrior, my activism in cannabis liberation, the entheogenic experiences, my battles with zombie-hippie cults, biodiesel projects... and much more.

I'd love to hear any feedback.

Ergoat

posted in KiwiBurn - 5 replies

Wellingtonians - come to my flatwarming Friday Aug 9th

2007-08-10T04:42:17Z

Get in touch with someone who knows me for the address, or i will try to remember to come back and check messages before tomorrow.

posted in KiwiBurn - 1 reply

Wellington burners!

2007-08-08T04:26:53Z

http://groups.google.com/group/friday-night-fire

posted in KiwiBurn - 0 replies

Kiwi rampage on the playa 2007

2007-07-20T01:47:00Z

Hey i was just wondering is there an "official" date/time for a kiwi rampage on the playa this year? i know that there was one last year and that we missed it, kinda gutted.

So does anyone know if there is one? if not we should do it, make a date and time and put it on the playa calendar. Although today is the last day to do it, and thats USA time, so that leaves us with a few hours if we want to post it on there.

Thaughts suggestions?

posted in KiwiBurn - 2 replies

NEXT YEAR'S MAN

2007-07-12T22:18:29Z

Okay,

So I lead the team on the man last year... and am happy to have another go this year... but would be just as happy to step aside and let another artist take it on and gather a team design up and build their vision of what the man means to them...

This is a huge undertaking but you will have a lot of support and, unlike last year, there are funds available to make it happen.
When you finnish you will be drained, it will take everything you have and suck up some more just for fun... then he will refuse to burn ... oh hang on... that was last year...

It is a good time to get started now...

...any takers?

posted in KiwiBurn - 9 replies

BM Ticket

2007-07-12T09:59:53Z

Hey all,
I've got a 2007 Burningman Ticket that I sadly won't be using this year (but at least it's all in aid of bigger and grander plans for 2008!).

I got a tier 3 ticket (US$250, was NZ$375), which with where the US dollar's gone, cost me approx US$10 MORE than what a 4th tier ticket (US$280/NZ$360) would be now.
Ooops?

But, never fear - I'm not passing on my loss to anyone else!
I just wanted to check to see if any kiwi's or friendly folk round here were looking for a ticket?

I'm willing to sell it for NZ$325, or US$255, or nearest offer - tales of your trip will be counted as trade!

:D

posted in KiwiBurn - 2 replies

My farewell Auckland party

2007-07-02T04:48:16Z

As some of you know, I've accepted a job in Wellington and will be leaving Auckland next week.

I'm having a party at my house next Saturday July 7. 8pm - very late. DJs and dancing - friendly people, pretty lights, lots of trance, and other stuff. Come along. Friends are welcome.

17 Taratoa Street
Glen Innes
021 579 321

BYO

Hope to see you there.

posted in KiwiBurn - 3 replies

raw foodists

2007-07-01T05:41:07Z

Is there anyone on here who is a raw foodist? I need to find raw foodists in New Zealand. I have a friend there who is constantly sick and depressed. He needs help and motivation to stick to a raw diet. Is there anyone there, maybe even in the Wellington area?

posted in KiwiBurn - 5 replies

Is random and invasive noise a given in the brave new paradigm that is the burning culture?

2007-06-29T09:15:58Z

Greetings All,

I haven't been to Burning Man, and I didn't get to Kiwiburn this year.

I have followed the Burning Man culture via friends and online for a bout 10 years now. I am delighted that it happens, that people go, especially people I know. One of the big reasons I don't go is a total unwillingness to subject myself to uncomfortable (for me) noise levels for several days in a row. I have no moral issue against noise, just a nervous system that is quickly fried if I don't get to rest it when I need to.

I don't think I am alone in this as it seems part of the cultural norm to have to 'recover' after a burn.

OK, that is fine for fit young single people who have no dependants to care for, who can afford to party large for a few days no matter the consequences. It is not OK for, lets see, lots of older people I know, children, lots of people I know caring for children, people with health related disabilities, people with hearing disabilities. Etc.......

So, my question is this and I have no vested interest in the answer. Is the burn culture largely for fit young white self seeking single people (or people who wish they were) who consider creative expression and freedom synonymous with the ability to generate and need to tolerate random loud noise at any time of the day or night?

Just curious. I can't see anything directly about this in the official literature.

posted in KiwiBurn - 27 replies

Bubbles bubbles everywhere but not a drop to drink

2007-06-29T08:49:37Z

Hey Burners

Today I tried my hand at making a giant bubble blower, and in part it worked.
I got a loop of wire and tired around cotton wool.
When trying it with the solution tho I was able to get bubbles almost half my height, but then they would collapse.
Just wondering on some thoughts or ideas to make this better.
Do you reckon I need a thicker more gelatinous solution? or is my loophole more of a black hole?

Gecko :)

posted in KiwiBurn - 5 replies

Green alternatives to Kero ?

2007-06-29T04:22:05Z

So... after being asked by the Police to stop burning kerosene on Cuba Street on Saturday night I got to wondering... what else can I burn ! Seems people who suffer from Asthma don't do well Kero fumes. Anybody got ideas for burning in confined or poor ventilated spaces... I figure Eucalyptus Oil would be a good choice... ?

So what we gonna burn when the Oil Runs Out ?

posted in KiwiBurn - 14 replies

We're now gonna camp at the BRIBH!!!!

2007-06-21T16:09:14Z

nuff sed!

posted in KiwiBurn - 4 replies

Dalai Lama coming to New Zealand

2007-06-21T13:05:11Z

I know there are some spiritual burners out there, so wanted to pass this on as I won't be able to go.

The Dalai Lama is coming to NZ and will be giving talks in both Auckland and Wellington on June 17/18/19.

This is a rare chance to see such a magnificent man. Bruce & I had the pleasure of attending a lecture he did in San Francisco a few years back. He is charming and humble and inspirational.

http://www.dalailamavisit.org.nz/pubtalks.html

Peace,
Kathy

posted in KiwiBurn - 21 replies

Art Car

2007-06-17T05:08:46Z

So I have a car...

Depending on this and that.... I will either have a honda Shuttle or a Hyundia Accent.... to build into an art car.

...Neither car is warranted or registered... but I can slap an A-frame on and rego it as a trailer to get it here and there.

I have no place to build an art car.

looks left.

looks right

looks up

whistles

posted in KiwiBurn - 2 replies

Wellington Burners...

2007-06-14T04:17:56Z

Since Wellington city council are making it hard to spin in wellington....

I'm going into the Lower Hutt city council tomorrow to see about getting a venue for fire spinning in the Hutt.

Will be the usual fire, drumming and dancing carry on...

Anyone interested... just say.

M

posted in KiwiBurn - 11 replies

butterfly wings

2007-06-13T00:07:36Z

i want some for kiwiburn next year.
i want them to be full size, as tall as i am, and i want them to be amazing.
any suggestions of how to make them? what to use? ideas?
thanks,
anita / fern / butterfly girl (i respond to all three, pick your favourite)

posted in KiwiBurn - 21 replies

a message to my friends

2007-06-12T22:01:52Z

Great souls, by instinct to each other turn, demand alliance, and in friendship BURN

posted in KiwiBurn - 9 replies

I'm coming to Christchurch in August. Woohoo!

2007-06-05T14:01:41Z

Just got confirmation I'm playing at Nitrate, on August 25th.

I'm also probably DJing in Invercargil on August 31st, and possibly Dunedin and Queenstown around that time.

I love Christchurch, yaaaaay!

posted in KiwiBurn - 2 replies

We're not going to Burning Man party!

2007-05-28T23:29:10Z

Just in case you're not on the kiwiburn forums

http://www.kiwiburn.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=787#787

posted in KiwiBurn - 0 replies

Auckland burners - party on June 9th

2007-05-28T07:58:11Z

BLISS is having a members only party on June 9th, but any burner is a member as far as I'm concerned.
Although it would help if you signed up on the mailing list at www.bliss.org.nz

Those signed up on the mailing list will be emailed the address on June 6th

Love and hugs

Pink Jonathan aka DJ Foetal Position

posted in KiwiBurn - 0 replies

Share the love

2007-05-23T01:54:31Z

Beautiful Burners

Funny enough a funny thought entered my funny little head as it is apt to do at the funniest times.
Like that wonderful sculpture that so stood so proud and then fell to ash, standing tall for us then it was gone, I began to wonder about the effect we have on peoples lives.
As the fire burned, so too do we, but more so like Prometheus we can build or tear down.

So my challenge is this: What have you done today to tell someone you love them? what have you done to become a positive influence in someone's life? How have you helped someone and made them smile?

This too is my own personal mission

Love Jase

posted in KiwiBurn - 9 replies

hmmmmmm.....

2007-05-22T05:01:55Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0jDLG1oj6Q

posted in KiwiBurn - 7 replies

Kiwiburn has burnt out... IT'S NEVER GONNA HAPPEN AGAIN!!!! .....Bloody Hippies!

2007-05-20T04:24:31Z

*runs for cover*

posted in KiwiBurn - 24 replies

Camp Nuclear Bass

2007-05-16T21:45:03Z

So I made a random comment and people seem keen. I don't even know what Camp Nuclear Bass is yet. Another music camp is just another music camp. How about some attempt to cause physical liquification without causing permanent hearing loss?

But I've too much planned in for KB08 already. So if anyone wants to take this idea on, go for it.

posted in KiwiBurn - 25 replies

Massage and Reiki theme camp

2007-05-11T10:31:32Z

Hey you beautiful burners!

I really want to set up a massage theme camp that can do hot rock massage and reiki too. Just wondering if anyone else already has designs in this forte or shall I rush to the register while its still free?

Love Jase

posted in KiwiBurn - 9 replies

South Island Christchurch based burn

2007-05-11T10:30:20Z

Hello lovely kiwiburners,

This started out in my blog last night: http://people.tribe.net/bscanlon/blog/35900752-2c8b-49b7-88da-832b8aee1218#08c01a1a-9277-43ad-9d08-6f6aa42ed4aa

Within 2 and a half years Kathy and I will have organised a christchurch based burning man regional. It has already started, now we are going public. This is sort of the window between kiwiburn 2008, kiwiburn 2009, and a half year after that into later 2009. I reckon it will take that long to build a local core community to make it happen. If energy builds even faster and it happens earlier that would be great!

I think it will not be in summer, because there are many festivals then already, including kiwiburn! There are also the many fire bans around Canterbury to consider. April looks like a good month to think about, after reading this. http://www.ccc.govt.nz/quickanswers/BylawsLicensing/Fires/F105.asp

Early April- Easter weekend: could call it Southern Cross?

Mid April- ANZAC: BurnZac?

June- Queen's Birthday: Queen's Burn Day?

Christ Burn?

Church Burn?

Questions, comments, suggestions, participation much appreciated!

If there are any past present or future burners out there in Canterbury or the larger south island let's hear from you!

Love you all,

Bruce :-)

posted in KiwiBurn - 6 replies

Waiheke Wedding

2007-05-03T09:46:15Z

Ah, for all you lovelies who were not able to attend HiDive's and Ingrid's wedding, here's some pix and my post about it:

http://www.kathysgetaways.com/326/waihekewedding2007/

Done up in true burner fashion!

posted in KiwiBurn - 0 replies

Kiwiburn 2008 date discussion

2007-04-30T07:44:16Z

Hello lovely kiwiburners,

We're having a discussion on when to hold the festival next year over on the kiwiburn.com forums. Come on over and tell us what you think!

http://www.kiwiburn.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=574#574

posted in KiwiBurn - 16 replies

Waiheke Island Burners!

2007-04-24T04:29:38Z

Hey beautiful burners
I'm heading over to Waiheke Island in a couple of weeks for a chill out and party, any burners over there who wanna meet up/catch up? I'll behave myself I promise.
Holla!

posted in KiwiBurn - 6 replies

any auckland burners need a flatmate?

2007-04-24T00:59:55Z

So it looks like I will be moving to Auckland shortly to start working as a graphic designer/sign writer again.

Are there any fun loving Aucklanders out there in the Botanyish/ Manakau ish kinda area who have a little fun during the week and allot of fun during the weekend, with a vacancy that could be filled within the next couple of weeks I would love to hear from you.

If you know of anywhere that might fit the bill, I would appreciate the lead.

Cheers in advance,
Nathan

posted in KiwiBurn - 2 replies

Plotting for next year

2007-04-06T05:06:21Z

So.

My plans for next year's contribution to kiwiburn include:

* Pink Moa
* Radio Insomnia
* Band Camp
* Evil Playground + LemmingSpace
* Camp Cannibal
* Fred Dagg Camp

They are all do-able, provided I allocate my time and resources wisely. Besides, I'll be looking for slaves, gimps and masochists to help me pull them off.

:-)

*sounds of evil laughter fading into the distance*

posted in KiwiBurn - 23 replies

South Island...? Holla!

2007-03-27T20:24:18Z

Hey Kiwi Cuties!
I'm in the south island now and I need the hook up!
Are there any burners down here? Any friends of burners? Any potential burner types? Or any just plain fun, friendly people?

I'm nice! Let's get together!
Pass me on to all your friends.

posted in KiwiBurn - 1 reply

Bliss - accomodation? couch? crash space?

2007-03-22T07:31:34Z

Jodi's and my plans sort of changed at the last minute.

yes. we're coming to Bliss, but we don't know where we're staying.
we don't really need anyplace for Friday night because we'll be dancing all night, although a place to leave our bags would be nice.

the real concern is a place to stay on Saturday.
my flight leaves Sunday morning

i'll presumably be away from any computer starting at 8am tomorrow (when i leave for the airport) so if you read this and can help us out after that. please contact me on 021 071 9585
or Jodi 021 072 1778

thanx

posted in KiwiBurn - 0 replies

Bliss 23 march... whos going?

2007-03-21T19:50:07Z

Just want to know whos going? i dont really get into trance, house, electro etc (do like breaks, drum n bass and dub step though) but if lots of cool people will be there then i may have to come...

so whos planning on going?

oh yea if you like dub step, dygital mystiks from the uk will be playing on 24 march... its gunna be SO GOOD

posted in KiwiBurn - 17 replies

Gymkhana: the movie

2007-03-18T02:04:26Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHUoJJIG5d4

posted in KiwiBurn - 8 replies

sebastian's kiwi burn photos:

2007-03-16T19:53:51Z

a bit late, but here they are! Mainly lots of kiwi bird pictures as it was being built...
:-)

http://picasaweb.google.com/sebalbum2/NZKiwiburn

posted in KiwiBurn - 1 reply

Welly bound! Thursday March 14

2007-03-14T22:20:52Z

Last minute notice, I know....
I'm scooting on down to the hippest town tomorrow and staying through the weekend. Who wants to meet up? Who wants to rock it like a rocket? Who wants to lend me a couch to crash on? I'm nice :)
Yay! I've really been looking forward to my time in Wellington, fo'sho!

posted in KiwiBurn - 3 replies

San Francisco Burner Invading New Zealand

2007-03-14T20:04:54Z

Hiya burners,
I'm very bummed to have missed the Kiwi Burn, but I'll be traveling around your lovely contry for the next 7 weeks. I'd love to meet up with interesting people--and burners tend to be...
I arrive in Auckland on March 4th and plan on hitchhiking and CouchSurfing around both islands until April 19th. Anyone want to meet up?

posted in KiwiBurn - 29 replies

Sooo.. How was it?

2007-03-14T15:17:43Z

Come on guys, what were the highlights? how many people came through the gate? Whos got photos online?

posted in KiwiBurn - 39 replies

Sion workshop in Christchurch: Connecting to One's Enlightened Self

2007-03-12T02:55:09Z

Hello lovely kiwiburners,

I am embarking on an amazing voyage of discovery and activity-- becoming a "publisher" for the information being spread at alternative workshops. We are going to be hosting a workshop by an amazing presenter on 24 & 25 March. Highly recommended. If you know someone who might be interested, please let them know. The information is below, written by the presenter. Soon there will be a wee story of how this all came to pass on my tribe blog :-)

Connecting to Ones Enlightened self
(The irony being that when we become enlightened, there is no Self)
Enlightenment, Ascension, God Self, True self, Ones Truth, Unity, Oneness, Being, Presence, Heaven, Home, Higher Self, Incarnation of Goddess… Whatever……… The One that is at One with The One…….

These are all different flavours of the one state or one being, You, Me, Us. On some level we all know this, well, how about experiencing it, or being it. All That Is.

When this happens world-wide (and it will…) then all the Political, Social and Environmental problems will naturally resolve. It is our highest service to allow ourselves to be there, here, and everywhere, so let’s support each other in this.
We can do this ourselves by learning to raise our vibration, or frequency. Calming our mind and dissolving and transmuting our resistance, blocks, and all that stuff…. is good too. This can be simple and great fun and feels beautiful and uplifting, peaceful, empowering and humbling.

The facilitator, Sion, has been working and playing with techniques for raising ones vibration, connecting with ascended energies, accepting and transcending the blocks, and taking oneself to an enlightened state for many years. He is pretty good at it too. He is now also opening to the Grace and is being asked to be a Vessel for the Grace. He is thus is in the process of connecting with Enlightenment and would like to offer this by getting his self out of the way for a moment or two and allowing the grace to transmit to you.

Enlightenment is a Neuro-Biological shift in the Brain and The Energy systems.

The Keys for Freedom from the old “stuff’ (which you probably already know…) and creating a Life of Flow will also be offered. The subtle differences between Enlightenment and God Realisation will also be discussed and played with.

About The Facilitator:
Sion Richard A Windelov is a Minister (BA of Divinity) and a Reiki Master and has several other bits of paper too (somewhere…). He has been teaching in the fields of Body, Mind and Spirit since the age of 24, which was back in 94. A Channel for The Ascended Masters for many years, and a Earth healer who has travelled extensively, helping Gaia and family, to ease through this worldwide transformation as gracefully as possible. A Shaman, Spiritual councillor and Medical Intuitive, Sion has helped many people heal themselves, find their truth, and begin to really live it! Born in The Southern Alps of New Zealand, he has a 3 year old son, who has helped him ground greatly and is teaching him many things.

Location: 36 Clyde Rd (near the Uni)
Fendalton/Upper Ricarton, Christchurch

Suggested Donation: $80 one day, $140 two days

Date and Time: 24 & 25 March
10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Please Contact:
Bruce Scanlon, Kathy Guidi
bruce.scanlon (-at-) gmail.com
(03) 348 7844 or 021 202 2954

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Kiwiburn Kostume Korner 2008 - needs you!

2007-03-10T03:22:29Z

I'm gonna spearhead the Kostume Korner next year and looking for some volunteers.

See my post on the Kiwiburn forums list:

http://kiwiburn.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=54

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Kiwiburn now has its own forum!

2007-03-07T18:16:19Z

http://kiwiburn.com/forum/index.php

Go join! Have your say! Do it now!

*caper*

posted in KiwiBurn - 4 replies