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Corporate and Ministerial Services
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New Zealand Defence Force
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From: Jason Gooch [mailto:[FOI #23198 email]]
Sent: Tuesday, 20 June 2023 7:48 p.m.
To: Ministerial Services <[NZDF request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Five Eyes Foreign Material Recovery Program (FMP) regarding UAP

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Dear New Zealand Defence Force,

I am writing to you as a concerned citizen with a strong interest in matters pertaining to national security and the unexplained aerial phenomena (UAP).

I specifically seek information regarding the Five Eyes Foreign Material Recovery Program (FMP) in relation to UAP. The Five Eyes alliance, which includes New Zealand, has long been known for its collaborative efforts in intelligence sharing and addressing global security challenges. As such, I believe that the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service may possess valuable information concerning the collection, analysis, and evaluation of foreign materials related to UAP incidents.

To facilitate the OIA request, I kindly request the following information:

Any documents, reports, or memos related to the Five Eyes Foreign Material Recovery Program (FMP) with a specific focus on UAP.

Information on the objectives, scope, and operational aspects of the FMP in relation to UAP.

Any assessments, studies, or analyses conducted by the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service regarding recovered foreign materials associated with UAP.

Any communication or correspondence between the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service and other Five Eyes alliance members regarding the FMP and UAP.

Any records of encounters with UAP, including incident reports, witness testimonies, and analysis of potential national security threats.

I understand that certain aspects of the requested information may be classified or sensitive due to the nature of the subject matter. However, I trust that the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service will undertake a careful review of the requested material, with due consideration given to the principles of transparency and public interest.

Yours faithfully,

Jason Gooch

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Good afternoon Jason,

Please find attached a response to your request.

Kind regards

Corporate and Ministerial Services
OCDF, Office of Chief of Defence Force
New Zealand Defence Force
www.nzdf.mil.nz

-----Original Message-----
From: Jason Gooch [mailto:[FOI #23198 email]]
Sent: Tuesday, 20 June 2023 7:48 p.m.
To: Ministerial Services <[NZDF request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Five Eyes Foreign Material Recovery Program (FMP) regarding UAP

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CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization.
Do not follow guidance, click links, or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. If in any doubt please forward the email to [email address] and then delete the email from your Inbox. Thank you
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Dear New Zealand Defence Force,

I am writing to you as a concerned citizen with a strong interest in matters pertaining to national security and the unexplained aerial phenomena (UAP).

I specifically seek information regarding the Five Eyes Foreign Material Recovery Program (FMP) in relation to UAP. The Five Eyes alliance, which includes New Zealand, has long been known for its collaborative efforts in intelligence sharing and addressing global security challenges. As such, I believe that the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service may possess valuable information concerning the collection, analysis, and evaluation of foreign materials related to UAP incidents.

To facilitate the OIA request, I kindly request the following information:

Any documents, reports, or memos related to the Five Eyes Foreign Material Recovery Program (FMP) with a specific focus on UAP.

Information on the objectives, scope, and operational aspects of the FMP in relation to UAP.

Any assessments, studies, or analyses conducted by the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service regarding recovered foreign materials associated with UAP.

Any communication or correspondence between the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service and other Five Eyes alliance members regarding the FMP and UAP.

Any records of encounters with UAP, including incident reports, witness testimonies, and analysis of potential national security threats.

I understand that certain aspects of the requested information may be classified or sensitive due to the nature of the subject matter. However, I trust that the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service will undertake a careful review of the requested material, with due consideration given to the principles of transparency and public interest.

Yours faithfully,

Jason Gooch

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This is an Official Information request made via the FYI website.

Please use this email address for all replies to this request:
[FOI #23198 email]

Is [NZDF request email] the wrong address for Official Information requests to New Zealand Defence Force? If so, please contact us using this form:
https://fyi.org.nz/change_request/new?bo...

Disclaimer: This message and any reply that you make will be published on the internet. Our privacy and copyright policies:
https://fyi.org.nz/help/officers

If you find this service useful as an Official Information officer, please ask your web manager to link to us from your organisation's OIA or LGOIMA page.

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necessarily the official views or opinions of the New Zealand Defence Force.
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