It'd be nice to think the RNZAF could get the last two white tails.
Personally, I'd be very surprised if they did.
Have long thought the C-17 would be ideal for a country that's so isolated - and even with upgrades the Hercs are getting very long in the tooth.
But even with a booming economy, NZ's budgeted commitment to defence is pathetic, and support of it's small but highly professional air-force is poor.
They need a lot more than NH-90s, second hand Seasprites and a few A109s.