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Five Eyes Foreign Material Recovery Program (FMP) regarding UAP

Jason Gooch made this Official Information request to Andrew Little

Response to this request is long overdue. By law Andrew Little should have responded by now (details and exceptions). The requester can complain to the Ombudsman.

From: Jason Gooch

Dear Andrew Little,

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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From: A Little Office (MIN)
Andrew Little

Tçnâ koe Jason

On behalf of Hon Andrew Little MP, thank you for your email of 20 June 2023 requesting under the Official Information Act:

"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."

We have transferred your request to the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS). The information to which your request relates is not held by us but may be held by the NZSIS. In these circumstances, we are required by section 14 of the OIA to transfer your request.

You will hear further from the NZSIS concerning your request. If you would like the contact the NZSIS regarding your request please email [email address].

Under section 28(3) of the Act you have the right to request the Ombudsman to review this transfer.

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Office of Hon Andrew Little MP
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