Unidentified Flying Objects in New Zealand, Reports and Classified Files

Summary

This file contains reports and documents on UFO sightings in New Zealand from 1959 to 1983. It includes testimonies from civilians, military personnel, and aviation staff, as well as official investigations and interdepartmental correspondence. Notable cases include the Moreland sighting, the Kaikoura and Ashburton events, and an evaluation of the need for a government UFO investigation committee. The files were declassified in 2010, but access to the originals is restricted until 2040. Personal information has been removed to protect privacy.