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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

-----Original Message-----
From: N. S. Hudson <[FOI #26530 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, 24 April 2024 2:17 pm
To: ENQUIRIES <[MFAT request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Request for Information Regarding Documents Containing Specific Keywords

Dear Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade,

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.

I understand that compiling this information may require some time and effort, and I appreciate your cooperation in providing access to these records.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to receiving your response in a timely manner.

Yours faithfully,

N. S. Hudson

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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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Tēnā koe N S Hudson,

 

Please see the attached letter concerning your OIA request.

 

Ngā mihi

 

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

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Kia ora N.S. Hudson

Thank you for your OIA request received on 21 July 2024 for:

-May I please see the results of which keywords showed up for each file in the PDF mentioned.

-May I please see a copy of the contents of the 3x files named "FORMAL MESSAGE: US SHOOTS DOWN PRC SURVEILLANCE BALLOON". I understand that two of them are Section 6a, so I understand that the 'neccessary information' that would be likely to prejudice the security or defence of New Zealand or the international relations of the Government of New Zealand, will be redacted. I hope that there are still facts that do not fall under the Section 6a that will remain free to read.

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.

Ngā mihi

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

-----Original Message-----
From: N. S. Hudson <[FOI #26530 email]>
Sent: Sunday, 21 July 2024 2:37 pm
To: ESD <[email address]>
Subject: Re: OIA Response

Dear ESD,

I would like to open an new request related to this one with the file "OIA 29425 N S Hudson list of documents Redacted.pdf"

-May I please see the results of which keywords showed up for each file in the PDF mentioned.

-May I please see a copy of the contents of the 3x files named "FORMAL MESSAGE: US SHOOTS DOWN PRC SURVEILLANCE BALLOON". I understand that two of them are Section 6a, so I understand that the 'neccessary information' that would be likely to prejudice the security or defence of New Zealand or the international relations of the Government of New Zealand, will be redacted. I hope that there are still facts that do not fall under the Section 6a that will remain free to read.

Yours sincerely,

N. S. Hudson

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[UNCLASSIFIED]

Tēnā koe N S Hudson,

Please see the attached letter concerning your OIA request.

Ngā mihi

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

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Tēnā koe N S Hudson,

I am writing in regards to youe request dated 21 July 2024 in which you requested:

-May I please see the results of which keywords showed up for each file in the PDF mentioned.

-May I please see a copy of the contents of the 3x files named "FORMAL MESSAGE: US SHOOTS DOWN PRC SURVEILLANCE BALLOON". I understand that two of them are Section 6a, so I understand that the 'neccessary information' that would be likely to prejudice the security or defence of New Zealand or the international relations of the Government of New Zealand, will be redacted. I hope that there are still facts that do not fall under the Section 6a that will remain free to read.

Answering the first part of your request is likely to involve substantial collation and/or the creation of new information. It likely that this would result in the refusal of your request under the Official Information Act. We propose to refine your request by removing the first part. Your request would be for:

-May I please see a copy of the contents of the 3x files named "FORMAL MESSAGE: US SHOOTS DOWN PRC SURVEILLANCE BALLOON". I understand that two of them are Section 6a, so I understand that the 'neccessary information' that would be likely to prejudice the security or defence of New Zealand or the international relations of the Government of New Zealand, will be redacted. I hope that there are still facts that do not fall under the Section 6a that will remain free to read.

Please let me know if you are happy for us to proceed with this amended request by 2pm 2 August 2024. If we do not hear from you, we will proceed with your original request.

Ngā mihi

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

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-----Original Message-----
From: N. S. Hudson <[FOI #26530 email]>
Sent: 21 July 2024 2:37 pm
To: ESD <[email address]>
Subject: Re: OIA Response

Dear ESD,

I would like to open an new request related to this one with the file "OIA 29425 N S Hudson list of documents Redacted.pdf"

-May I please see the results of which keywords showed up for each file in the PDF mentioned.

-May I please see a copy of the contents of the 3x files named "FORMAL MESSAGE: US SHOOTS DOWN PRC SURVEILLANCE BALLOON". I understand that two of them are Section 6a, so I understand that the 'neccessary information' that would be likely to prejudice the security or defence of New Zealand or the international relations of the Government of New Zealand, will be redacted. I hope that there are still facts that do not fall under the Section 6a that will remain free to read.

Yours sincerely,

N. S. Hudson

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[UNCLASSIFIED]

Tēnā koe N S Hudson,

Please see the attached letter concerning your OIA request.

Ngā mihi

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

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Tēnā koe N. S. Hudson

 

Please see the attached letter concerning your OIA request.

 

Ngā mihi

 

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

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