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From: N. S. Hudson [mailto:[email address]]
Sent: Thursday, 20 June 2024 5:26 p.m.
To: Ministerial Services <[NZDF request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Documents and Information Related to May 2023 UAP
Briefing and NZDF Involvement
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Dear NZDF,
I am writing to submit a request for specific documents and information related to the participation
of NZDF representatives at the May 2023 UAP briefing held in Washington, DC, and the subsequent
discussions and topics covered in that meeting. It has been previously confirmed by the NZDF that a
representative from the NZDF office in Washington attended this conference. Additionally, a US
FOIA request, details of which are available upon request, has confirmed that New Zealand
participated and shared information at the meeting.
Request Details:
Participation Confirmation:
- Documents or records confirming the attendance of Mike Shapland, the NZDF Defence Attaché in
Washington DC, or any representative from his office, including secretaries or assistants, at the May
2023 UAP briefing.
s.6(a), s.6(b)(i)
s.6(a)
Comment: The DA did not receive the invitation as the invitation arrived on classified
means.
s.6(a)
received the invitation directly due to his responsibilities as
s.6(a) to the Under
Secretary of Defence (
s.6(a)
).
Dr. Kirkpatrick’s Welcoming Address and U.S. Updates on UAP Efforts:
- Documents, memos, or emails related to Dr. Kirkpatrick’s Welcoming Address.
- Information or documents pertaining to updates on the following topics:
- AARO Operations
- AARO Analysis
- AARO Strategic Communications
- FAA involvement
- NASA involvement
- NIM-A updates
- NIM-M updates
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Thank you for your assistance. Please feel free to contact me if you require any further information
or clarification.
Kind regards,
N.S.Hudson
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