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Kia ora Jason Gooch,

Thank you for your OIA request received on 20 June 2023 for:
Any documents, reports, or memos related to the Five Eyes Foreign Material Recovery Program (FMP) with a specific focus on UAP.

Information on the objectives, scope, and operational aspects of the FMP in relation to UAP.

Any assessments, studies, or analyses conducted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade regarding recovered foreign materials associated with UAP.

Any communication or correspondence between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and other Five Eyes alliance members regarding the FMP and UAP.

Any records of encounters with UAP, including incident reports, witness testimonies, and analysis of potential national security threats.

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: Jason Gooch <[FOI #23202 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, 20 June 2023 7:56 pm
To: ENQUIRIES <[MFAT request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Five Eyes Foreign Material Recovery Program (FMP) regarding UAP

Dear Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade,

I am writing to you as a concerned citizen with a strong interest in matters pertaining to national security and the unexplained aerial phenomena (UAP).

I specifically seek information regarding the Five Eyes Foreign Material Recovery Program (FMP) in relation to UAP. The Five Eyes alliance, which includes New Zealand, has long been known for its collaborative efforts in intelligence sharing and addressing global security challenges. As such, I believe that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade may possess valuable information concerning the collection, analysis, and evaluation of foreign materials related to UAP incidents.

To facilitate the OIA request, I kindly request the following information:

Any documents, reports, or memos related to the Five Eyes Foreign Material Recovery Program (FMP) with a specific focus on UAP.

Information on the objectives, scope, and operational aspects of the FMP in relation to UAP.

Any assessments, studies, or analyses conducted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade regarding recovered foreign materials associated with UAP.

Any communication or correspondence between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and other Five Eyes alliance members regarding the FMP and UAP.

Any records of encounters with UAP, including incident reports, witness testimonies, and analysis of potential national security threats.

I understand that certain aspects of the requested information may be classified or sensitive due to the nature of the subject matter. However, I trust that the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade will undertake a careful review of the requested material, with due consideration given to the principles of transparency and public interest.

Yours faithfully,

Jason Gooch

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[UNCLASSIFIED]

Tēnā koe Jason Gooch

Please see the attached letter concerning your OIA 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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-----Original Message-----
From: Jason Gooch <[FOI #23202 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, 20 June 2023 7:56 pm
To: ENQUIRIES <[MFAT request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Five Eyes Foreign Material Recovery Program (FMP) regarding UAP

Dear Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade,

I am writing to you as a concerned citizen with a strong interest in matters pertaining to national security and the unexplained aerial phenomena (UAP).

I specifically seek information regarding the Five Eyes Foreign Material Recovery Program (FMP) in relation to UAP. The Five Eyes alliance, which includes New Zealand, has long been known for its collaborative efforts in intelligence sharing and addressing global security challenges. As such, I believe that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade may possess valuable information concerning the collection, analysis, and evaluation of foreign materials related to UAP incidents.

To facilitate the OIA request, I kindly request the following information:

Any documents, reports, or memos related to the Five Eyes Foreign Material Recovery Program (FMP) with a specific focus on UAP.

Information on the objectives, scope, and operational aspects of the FMP in relation to UAP.

Any assessments, studies, or analyses conducted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade regarding recovered foreign materials associated with UAP.

Any communication or correspondence between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and other Five Eyes alliance members regarding the FMP and UAP.

Any records of encounters with UAP, including incident reports, witness testimonies, and analysis of potential national security threats.

I understand that certain aspects of the requested information may be classified or sensitive due to the nature of the subject matter. However, I trust that the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade will undertake a careful review of the requested material, with due consideration given to the principles of transparency and public interest.

Yours faithfully,

Jason Gooch

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This is an Official Information request made via the FYI website.

Please use this email address for all replies to this request:
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Is [MFAT request email] the wrong address for Official Information requests to Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade? If so, please contact us using this form:
https://fyi.org.nz/change_request/new?bo...

Disclaimer: This message and any reply that you make will be published on the internet. Our privacy and copyright policies:
https://fyi.org.nz/help/officers

If you find this service useful as an Official Information officer, please ask your web manager to link to us from your organisation's OIA or LGOIMA page.

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