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MFAT query on specific keywords UAP related

N. S. Hudson made this Official Information request to Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

This request has been withdrawn by the person who made it. There may be an explanation in the correspondence below.

From: N. S. Hudson

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

I am writing to request information regarding documents held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade (MFAT), that contain specific keywords.

1. Keywords:
- "Drone" or "Drones"
- "Balloon" or "Balloons"
- "Canadian Airspace"
- "NORAD" or "North American Aerospace Defense Command"
- "Langley Airforce Base" or "Langley AFB"

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 spreadsheet 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 or keyword 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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From: ENQUIRIES
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

[UNCLASSIFIED]

Kia ora N.S Hudson

Thank you for your OIA request received on 5 June 2024 for:
I am writing to request information regarding documents held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade (MFAT), that contain specific keywords.

1. Keywords:
- "Drone" or "Drones"
- "Balloon" or "Balloons"
- "Canadian Airspace"
- "NORAD" or "North American Aerospace Defense Command"
- "Langley Airforce Base" or "Langley AFB"

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 spreadsheet 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 or keyword 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.

Ngā mihi

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

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From: ESD
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

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Tēnā koe N. S. Hudson

I am writing concerning your Official Information Act request below, to advise that responding to your request as currently framed would require review of a significant amount of information and capture a significant volume of information. As such, it is likely that your request will be refused under section 18(f) of the OIA, as it would require substantial collation and research.

I note that the alternative refinements you have proposed requesting each of these keywords per year, is also likely to result in substantial collation and research as a significant amount of information would also be captured.

Please consider providing a theme or topic that you are interested in receiving information about. Providing a narrower timeframe may also help us provide a response.

If we do not hear from you by 12 June 2024 5pm, we will proceed with your with original request.

Ngā mihi

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

195 Lambton Quay, Private Bag 18901, Wellington 5045, New Zealand
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From: N. S. Hudson

Dear ESD,

Sorry I didn't realise that would be so big. I made the original request in the hopes that I wasn't going to be refused for "no info held". As requested I've narrowed the search field to be more specific, I just don't want to miss out on something related due to the narrowing :

A list of any documentation recieved with content relating to "Balloon" or "Balloons", "Canadian Airspace", "NORAD" or "North American Aerospace Defense Command" From Feb 2023 to current. This is in relation to (Chinese) balloon and or Unidentified craft detection/shootdowns with or without recovery, over the Arctic, US or Canadian Airspace.

A list of any documentation recieved with content relating to "Langley Airforce Base" or "Langley AFB", "drone", "drones" From Dec 2023 to current. This is in relation to drone and or Unidentified craft flown around and or over the above mentioned Air Force Base in the state of Virginia, the United States.

A list of any documentation created by a NZ Government Employee or Contracted by the NZ Government, referencing either of the above.

Yours sincerely,

N. S. Hudson

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From: N. S. Hudson

Dear ESD,

Hi,

I had responded before the 12th of June, and have yet to hear a reponse.

Yours sincerely,

N. S. Hudson

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From: N. S. Hudson

Dear ESD,

Sorry it seems you\ve replied the answers on OIA 29425. Please cancel this current emailing called "MFAT query on specific keywords UAP related".

Yours sincerely,

N. S. Hudson

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