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Kia ora N.S. Hudson

Thank you for your OIA request received on 24 February 2024 for:
I am writing to request information regarding documents held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) that contain specific keywords related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) including other synonyms, All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), and Autonomous Aerial Vehicles (AAV).

1. Keywords:
- "UAP",
- "UFO",
- "USO",
- "Drone"
- "AARO"
- "AAV"

2. Timeframe:
- Please provide a list of documents, including files, emails, memos, or any other relevant records, that separately contain the specified keywords from the year 2019 to the present date.

3. Format of Information:
- I request that the information be provided in a format that includes the title or description of each document, along with the date of creation or receipt, and any additional metadata available.

4. Further Details:
- If the list of documents containing the specified keywords is extensive, I am willing to submit separate requests for each year to facilitate the processing of information.

5. Fees and Costs:
- Please inform me in advance if there are any fees associated with processing this request. I am prepared to cover reasonable costs, if applicable.
This email confirms receipt of your request and advises that we will respond to it as soon as reasonably practicable, and in terms of the timeframes and requirements of the OIA.

Please note that our response letter to you (with your personal details redacted), and any enclosed documents, may be published on the Ministry’s website.

Ngâ mihi

Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatû Aorere

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Kia ora N. S. Hudson

 

Please find attached response to your OIA request of 24 April 2024.

 

Ngā mihi

 

Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatū Aorere

 

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