The man they came to see didn't front, but the concert chamber at the Wanganui War Memorial Centre was almost full when the Internet Mana roadshow came to Wanganui on Saturday.
Many were there to see internet tycoon Kim Dotcom, while others were supporters or purely curious.
The two parties announced an election-year alliance a few months ago and have been touring the country on the campaign trail.
Internet Party leader Laila Harre said Mr Dotcom was sick in a New Plymouth Hotel so was unable to make the trip south.
The candidates and Mr Dotcom were also due to visit Ratana yesterday but that meeting was cancelled, too.