Babylon Coast Gardens

09/10/2026

Support native trees

05/10/2026

12/07/2026

A beautiful evening on the Kauri Coast.

19/05/2026

When the day meets the night.

14/01/2026

The start of our new cottage build on the property. New septic tank is in and Matt will be starting the foundations in two weeks. Big thanks to Mark Hadfield and Haley Hadfield for coming up to visit and doing some drone footage of the place.

23/12/2025

Some handy information if you're planning on bringing a boat or jet ski to the lakes.

If you're hitting the water at Taharoa Domain – Kai Iwi Lakes over the holidays, don't forget to Check, Clean, and Dry watercraft, gear, and clothing, to help prevent the spread of invasive freshwater clam (Corbicula fluminea) and other aquatic pests into Northland.

Northland Regional Council is asking all water users that visit Lake Taharoa to complete self-certification before using the lake. This simple process confirms that you've followed Check, Clean, Dry protocols and helps protect Northland’s freshwater ecosystems.

Find out more about the easy self-certification process at: https://www.nrc.govt.nz/environment/weed-and-pest-control/biosecurity-programmes/self-certification-portal-kai-iwi-lakes/

Find out more about Invasive freshwater clam (Corbicula fluminea) at: https://www.nrc.govt.nz/environment/weed-and-pest-control/current-biosecurity-threats/invasive-freshwater-clam-corbicula-fluminea/

05/12/2025

Come on down to Merkabah for their market and awesome live music - Santa parade on today too!!