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New Zealand Defence Force says it neither investigates nor records UFO sightings

When: 27 Sep 2021
Where: Wellington, New Zealand
Sources: 2 public sources

Answering an Official Information Act request, the NZDF said it has no role in UFO reports, refers any it receives to the Civil Aviation Authority, and neither investigates nor keeps records of such sightings. The CAA said it looks only at incidents affecting aviation safety.

Sources

OfficialUnidentified Aerial Phenomenon Records (OIA request and NZDF response) (opens in a new tab)New Zealand Defence Force (via FYI.org.nz) / 2021-09-27
PressWhat to do if you see a UFO (opens in a new tab)The Spinoff / 2021-07-14

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