Your guide to what's happening in our region this week. If you have an item for this column, please email the details to news@wanganuichronicle.co.nz. Deadline is noon every Wednesday.
FRIDAY
WHAT: Meet the candidates forum, hosted by the Wanganui Chronicle
WHEN: 6pm
WHERE: War Memorial Centre, Watt St
DETAILS: Come and meet candidates standing in the Whanganui and Te Tai Hauāuru electorates.
WHAT: Amdram Theatre presents Little Shop of Horrors
WHEN: 7.30pm
WHERE: Amdram Theatre, Guyton St
DETAILS: Tickets from the Royal Wanganui Opera House, adults $25.
SATURDAY
WHAT: Wanganui Horticultural Society's spring flower show
WHEN: Noon to 4.30pm
WHERE: Whanganui Intermediate School hall, Dublin St
DETAILS: Open to the public.
WHAT: Fireworks Festival
WHEN: 6pm
WHERE: Wanganui Racecourse, Purnell St
DETAILS: General admission tickets are $10 and can be purchased at http://donate.hospicewanganui.org.nz/shop/.