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Official Information Act 1982 Request - UAP Monitoring, Tracking, and Policy

Lee Jared made this Official Information request to Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment

Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment did not have the information requested.

From: Lee Jared

This is directed for the New Zealand Space Agency via Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment, and any other entities within MBIE that may have relevant information.

I am writing to request information under the Official Information Act 1982 regarding New Zealand's observations, research, and policy concerning aerial phenomena that are not readily identified by existing knowledge or technology. My request is motivated by the increasing global discourse on such phenomena, notably the discussions and disclosures from other countries, including the United States.

Specifically, I am seeking:

1. Documentation on Observations: Any records, reports, or analyses of aerial objects or phenomena that could not be identified immediately by standard aviation, aerospace, or defense classifications. This includes, but is not limited to, what is commonly referred to as Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), anomalous aerial vehicles, or unusual aerial sightings.

2. Research and Analysis: Information on any studies, research projects, or analyses undertaken or commissioned by the New Zealand Space Agency regarding unidentified or anomalous aerial phenomena, including collaborations with international agencies or bodies.

3. Policy and Protocols: Details on any policies, protocols, or guidelines developed for the reporting, investigation, and documentation of these phenomena. This request includes inter-agency communication protocols related to unidentified aerial observations.

4. Terminology and Definitions: Insight into the terminology used by the New Zealand Space Agency and MBIE to categorize or refer to unidentified or anomalous aerial phenomena. If a different term from "UAP" is utilized internally, please include relevant information filed under such terminology.

5.International Collaboration: Records of any discussions, communications, or collaborations with international counterparts, agencies, or organizations regarding the handling, research, or policy development related to unidentified or anomalous aerial phenomena.

I understand that some information may be sensitive; I am open to receiving redacted versions of documents where necessary. My aim is to better understand New Zealand's stance and approach to these phenomena in the context of global discussions and developments.

Thank you for considering my request. I look forward to your response and am available to clarify any aspects of my inquiry if needed.

Warm regards.

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From: Nick Ross
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment

Kia ora Lee Jared,

On behalf of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment I
acknowledge your email of 10 March 2024 requesting under the Official
Information Act 1982 (the Act), the following:

1. Documentation on Observations: Any records, reports, or analyses of
aerial objects or phenomena that could not be identified immediately by
standard aviation, aerospace, or defense classifications. This includes,
but is not limited to, what is commonly referred to as Unidentified Aerial
Phenomena (UAP), anomalous aerial vehicles, or unusual aerial sightings.

 

2. Research and Analysis: Information on any studies, research projects,
or analyses undertaken or commissioned by the New Zealand Space Agency
regarding unidentified or anomalous aerial phenomena, including
collaborations with international agencies or bodies.

 

3. Policy and Protocols: Details on any policies, protocols, or guidelines
developed for the reporting, investigation, and documentation of these
phenomena. This request includes inter-agency communication protocols
related to unidentified aerial observations.

 

4. Terminology and Definitions: Insight into the terminology used by the
New Zealand Space Agency and MBIE to categorize or refer to unidentified
or anomalous aerial phenomena. If a different term from "UAP" is utilized
internally, please include relevant information filed under such
terminology.

 

5.International Collaboration: Records of any discussions, communications,
or collaborations with international counterparts, agencies, or
organizations regarding the handling, research, or policy development
related to unidentified or anomalous aerial phenomena.

 

I understand that some information may be sensitive; I am open to
receiving redacted versions of documents where necessary. My aim is to
better understand New Zealand's stance and approach to these phenomena in
the context of global discussions and developments.

We will endeavour to respond to your request as soon as possible, and no
later than 9 April 2024, being 20 working days after the day your request
was received. If we are unable to respond to your request by then, we will
notify you of an extension of that timeframe.  If you have any enquiries
regarding your request feel free to contact us via email to
[1][MBIE request email].

 

Nāku noa, nā

Ministerial Services

 

Corporate Services, Finance & Enablement

Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment

15 Stout Street, Wellington 6011 |  PO Box 1473 Wellington 6140

 

 

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Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment

Attachment DOIA 2324 1937 Lee Jared response.pdf
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Ref: 2324-1937

 

Kia ora Lee Jared

 

Please see the attached letter in response to your recent OIA request of
10 March 2024.

 

Ngā mihi nui

 

New Zealand Space Agency

 

Space Policy and Regulatory Systems, Labour, Science & Enterprise

Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment

 

[1][email address] |

PO Box 1473, Wellington 6140 | 15 Stout St, Wellington 6011 | New Zealand

 

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