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OIA Request for Information on Five Eyes Collaboration Regarding UAP Phenomena.

Andrew Arkins made this Official Information request to Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Currently waiting for a response from Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, they must respond promptly and normally no later than (details and exceptions).

From: Andrew Arkins

Dear Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade,

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to request information under the Official Information Act 1982 concerning New Zealand's involvement in the Five Eyes collaboration related to the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) and/or Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO).

To facilitate a comprehensive response, I am specifically seeking:

1. **Documents and Communications**: Any documents, reports, or communications from the past five years detailing New Zealand's participation in discussions or initiatives within the Five Eyes alliance regarding UAP and UFO phenomena.

2. **International Agreements and Memoranda**: Any agreements or memoranda of understanding between New Zealand and other Five Eyes countries concerning the sharing of information or joint investigations related to UAPs and UFOs.

3. **Meetings and Conferences**: Records of meetings or conferences attended by New Zealand representatives where UAPs and/or UFOs were discussed within the context of Five Eyes collaboration.

4. **Diplomatic Correspondence**: Any diplomatic correspondence related to UAP and/or UFO phenomena that involves New Zealand's interactions with other Five Eyes countries.

I have also submitted a similar request to the Ministry of Defence to ensure a comprehensive understanding of New Zealand's involvement in these matters. If any part of my request requires further refinement or if substantial collation is involved, I would appreciate your assistance in narrowing it down further.

If possible, I would appreciate receiving these documents in electronic format.

Thank you for your attention to this request. I look forward to your timely response.

Kind regards,

Andrew Arkins

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From: ENQUIRIES
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

[UNCLASSIFIED]

Kia ora Andrew Arkins

Thank you for your OIA request received on 26 November 2024 for:

1. **Documents and Communications**: Any documents, reports, or communications from the past five years detailing New Zealand's participation in discussions or initiatives within the Five Eyes alliance regarding UAP and UFO phenomena.

2. **International Agreements and Memoranda**: Any agreements or memoranda of understanding between New Zealand and other Five Eyes countries concerning the sharing of information or joint investigations related to UAPs and UFOs.

3. **Meetings and Conferences**: Records of meetings or conferences attended by New Zealand representatives where UAPs and/or UFOs were discussed within the context of Five Eyes collaboration.

4. **Diplomatic Correspondence**: Any diplomatic correspondence related to UAP and/or UFO phenomena that involves New Zealand's interactions with other Five Eyes countries.

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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From: ENQUIRIES
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

[UNCLASSIFIED]

Kia ora Andrew Arkins

Thank you for your OIA request received on 26 November 2024 for:

1. **Documents and Communications**: Any documents, reports, or communications from the past five years detailing New Zealand's participation in discussions or initiatives within the Five Eyes alliance regarding UAP and UFO phenomena.

2. **International Agreements and Memoranda**: Any agreements or memoranda of understanding between New Zealand and other Five Eyes countries concerning the sharing of information or joint investigations related to UAPs and UFOs.

3. **Meetings and Conferences**: Records of meetings or conferences attended by New Zealand representatives where UAPs and/or UFOs were discussed within the context of Five Eyes collaboration.

4. **Diplomatic Correspondence**: Any diplomatic correspondence related to UAP and/or UFO phenomena that involves New Zealand's interactions with other Five Eyes countries.

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, this takes into account the upcoming statutory holidays and the summer period between 25 December 2023 to 15 January 2024, which are not considered working days, as set out in section 2(1) 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
Please note, this takes into account the upcoming statutory holidays and the summer period between 25 December 2023 to 15 January 2024, which are not considered working days, as set out in section 2(1) of the OIA.

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