In February–March 1969, the Fokker F-28 Mk. 1000 PH-MOL (cn. 11003) made a promotional tour of Oceania. Among the countries visited was New Zealand, and the aircraft was observed in Hokitika on February 27, 1969, and March 1, 1969.
In early March 1969, it made a six-day visit to Wellington, where National Airways (NAC), a civilian division of the Ministry of Transport, evaluated the F-28 and, while not expressing immediate interest, considered the aircraft for possible acquisition in early 1970.
On March 4, 1969, PH-MOL (cn. 11003) was sighted at Christchurch Airport. The aircraft also visited Napier Airport.
Sources: 3rdlevelnz.blogspot.com, press photos, Hokitika Guardian