Inquiry into New Zealand's Response and Understanding of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
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From: Lee Jared
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet,
I hope this letter finds you well.
With the global attention on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) following recent disclosures and discussions in the United States, including hearings and reports to Congress, there's a growing public interest in understanding how nations are addressing these occurrences. As such, I am writing to request information under the Official Information Act 1982 concerning New Zealand's stance, understanding, and any action taken regarding UAPs. This request aims to uncover insights into discussions, briefings, and any directives within the national security and intelligence community under the purview of the DPMC.
Specifically, I am interested in the following:
1. Briefings and Discussions:
Records of any briefings, memos, or discussions held within the DPMC regarding UAPs from January 2010 to the present. This includes any meetings with or reports from the New Zealand Defence Force, intelligence agencies, or other government departments related to UAP sightings, investigations, or policy implications.
Guidance and Directives:
2. Copies of any guidance, directives, or policy documents issued by or to the DPMC concerning the reporting, investigation, or public communication of UAP incidents. This encompasses any inter-agency collaboration guidelines involving UAP-related information sharing.
International Communications:
3. Details on New Zealand's engagement in international dialogues regarding UAPs, including communications with the United States or other allies, and New Zealand's contributions to or participation in international forums addressing UAP security implications.
Research and Analysis:
4. Information on any research or analysis commissioned or conducted by the DPMC, or in collaboration with other government entities, focused on UAP sightings, technologies, or phenomena.
Understanding the sensitivity and security implications of the requested information, I am open to receiving redacted documents where necessary. Should any part of this request be better directed to another agency, I kindly ask for guidance or referral to ensure comprehensive coverage of this important topic.
Thank you for considering this request. Your efforts in facilitating transparency and understanding in matters of national and international interest are greatly appreciated. I look forward to your response within the statutory timeframe and am available for any necessary clarifications.
Sincerely.
From: Information [DPMC]
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Tēnā koe,
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From: Information [DPMC]
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
[UNCLASSIFIED]
Kia ora,
Thank you for your request under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) received on 12 March 2024, copied below. We will respond to your request within the statutory timeframes set out in the Act. If we are unable to meet these timeframes we will notify you.
Your request will be managed by the Ministerial Services team within DPMC. If you have any queries, please feel free to contact us at [DPMC request email].
DPMC may publish the response to your OIA request. If we publish the response your personal information, including your name and contact details, will be removed.
Ngā mihi,
Ministerial Coordinator
Ministerial Services
Strategy, Governance and Engagement
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
E [DPMC request email]
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From: Information [DPMC]
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
[UNCLASSIFIED]
Kia ora,
Please see the attached letter regarding your recent OIA request.
Ngā mihi,
Ministerial Coordinator
Ministerial Services
Strategy, Governance and Engagement
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
E [1][DPMC request email]
The information contained in this email message is for the attention of
the intended recipient only and is not necessarily the official view or
communication of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. If you
are not the intended recipient you must not disclose, copy or distribute
this message or the information in it. If you have received this message
in error, please destroy the email and notify the sender immediately.
Link: [2]File-List
Link: [3]Edit-Time-Data
Link: [4]themeData
Link: [5]colorSchemeMapping
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The information contained in this email message is for the attention of
the intended recipient only and is not necessarily the official view or
communication of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. If you
are not the intended recipient you must not disclose, copy or distribute
this message or the information in it. If you have received this message
in error, please destroy the email and notify the sender immediately.
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3. file:///tmp/Signature_files/editdata.mso
4. file:///tmp/Signature_files/themedata.thmx
5. file:///tmp/Signature_files/colorschememapping.xml
6. file:///tmp/Signature_files/filelist.xml
7. file:///tmp/Signature_files/editdata.mso
8. file:///tmp/Signature_files/themedata.thmx
9. file:///tmp/Signature_files/colorschememapping.xml
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