Tçnâ koe Andrew,

I acknowledge receipt of your Official Information Act 1982 request below, received by Police on 26 November 2024.

Your reference number is IR-01-24-42285.

You can expect a response to your request on or before 24 December 2024 unless an extension is needed.

Ngâ mihi

Ministerial Services
Police National Headquarters

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From: Andrew Arkins <[FOI #29334 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2024 5:08 PM
To: Ministerial Services <[email address]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Official Information request - Official Information Act Request: UAP/UFO Phenomena Information and Data

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Dear New Zealand Police,

I am writing to request information under the Official Information Act 1982 regarding any and all information, reports, or data held by the New Zealand Police pertaining to Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) or Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO) over the past five years. Specifically, I request the following:

1. Incident Reports and Investigations (2018–Present):

Any incident reports, witness statements, or investigations involving UAP/UFO sightings or related phenomena within New Zealand's jurisdiction.

Dates, times, and locations of reported sightings or incidents.

Any photographic, video, or radar evidence collected during such investigations.

2. Correspondence or Communications (2018–Present):

Copies of any internal or external communications related to UAP/UFO phenomena, including but not limited to communications with other government agencies, foreign organizations, or individuals.

Any guidance, policies, or protocols in place for dealing with UAP/UFO reports or incidents.

3. Collaborations or Agreements (2018–Present):

Information on any collaboration with external agencies (national or international) or organizations concerning UAP/UFO phenomena.

Details of agreements, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), or directives relating to UAP/UFO reporting, research, or investigation.

Please provide any relevant information or records held within the specified time frame, regardless of whether they are classified as “resolved” or “unresolved.”

If any part of this request is refused, please provide the reasons for refusal as per Section 19 of the Act. I would also appreciate confirmation of receipt of this request and an estimated timeframe for your response.

Thank you for your time and assistance. Please feel free to contact me if you require any clarification or further information.

Yours faithfully,
Andrew Arkins

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