The UFC’s global expansion is close to adding another destination to its list.

Multiple sources have informed The MMA Corner that the promotion is targeting an event in Auckland, New Zealand on June 28, although the event is not finalized at this time. The event is expected to air on the promotion’s digital network, UFC Fight Pass.

The rumored timing of the event is in contrast to what UFC Director of Operations for Australia, New Zealand and Canada, Tom Wright, told The New Zealand Herald during the promotion’s visit to Australia in December.

“New Zealand’s always been on our radar,” said Wright. “It takes time to make sure that we’ve got all the business relationships in place, that you find the right venue and that it fits in with our entire schedule and when you’re trying to pull together 40 or 50 events around the world, it’s not the easiest job. But absolutely, is it on our radar? Completely and I think in 2015 it’ll happen.”

Despite the accelerated time frame, an event in Auckland would come as no surprise based on Wright’s past words.

“I was in Auckland. I went to the Vector Arena, which is a potential place we would go there,” Wright said. “I met with some officials from the New Zealand Mixed Martial Arts Association and I had a chance to get a better sense for Auckland. We know it’s a strong market for us. Auckland would be the first place we go to.”

The UFC roster includes numerous Kiwis, including heavyweight Mark Hunt, soon-to-be middleweight James Te Huna and Ultimate Fighter alum Dylan Andrews. Although no fights are rumored at this time, it’s likely that each would be given a fight on the card.

New Zealand would join Singapore, Brazil, China, England, United Arab Emirates, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Sweden and Turkey as international destinations for the Las Vegas-based promotion in 2014. More details about the event, including the official date and location, will be provided as soon as the promotion finalizes its plans.