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-----Original Message-----
From: Jason Gooch <[FOI #23201 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, 20 June 2023 7:51 PM
To: OIA Privacy <[NZSIS request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Five Eyes Foreign Material Recovery Program (FMP) regarding UAP

Dear New Zealand Security Intelligence Service,

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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Kia ora Jason

Please find attached a response to your OIA request.

Kind regards
NZSIS

-----Original Message-----
From: Jason Gooch <[FOI #23201 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, 20 June 2023 7:51 PM
To: OIA Privacy <[NZSIS request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Five Eyes Foreign Material Recovery Program (FMP) regarding UAP

Dear New Zealand Security Intelligence Service,

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

-------------------------------------------------------------------

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

Please use this email address for all replies to this request:
[FOI #23201 email]

Is [NZSIS request email] the wrong address for Official Information requests to New Zealand Security Intelligence Service? 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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This electronic message, together with any attachments, contains information that is provided in confidence and may be subject to legal privilege.
Any classification markings must be adhered to. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not peruse, disclose, disseminate, copy or use the message in
any way. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by return email and then destroy the original message.
The New Zealand Intelligence Community (NZIC) and the departments comprising the NZIC accepts no responsibility for changes to this e-mail, or to any attachments, after its transmission
from NZIC. This communication may be accessed or retained for information assurance purposes. Thank you.

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