It’s now just known as WFH. And sure, some people want to Work From Home, but others see it as sorrowful farewell to any shred of professionalism as they huddle over a makeshift desk in the garage, away from coughing kids. Or maybe it’s the physical suffering that comes with the poor ergonomic decision to use one’s bed as a workstation, while sheltering from flatmates. All we can say is, thank God for virtual backgrounds on Zoom. ‍

TLBM is a thriving community hub on a Saturday, so let us introduce you to some enthusiastic local stallholders with an array of skills, from cooking to making jewellery, that make the Mount markets so good.

TLBM is a thriving community hub on a Saturday. We meet a diverse range of local stallholders with an array of talents (from making nut butters to growing plants) that make the markets so great.

Tauranga Zinefest is back with an excellent array of zines, as well as workshops, cartoons, art prints, makers’ table and more. Feast your eyes on these extracts from some of our favourite zines.