New Zealand UFO Files 1979-1980

Summary

This declassified document from the New Zealand Defence Force contains reports of unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings from 1979 to 1980. It includes correspondence with UFO research groups, requests for information from overseas researchers, and a summary of an investigation into the 1975 Kaikoura sightings. While the Defence Force does not conduct detailed investigations into UFOs, it consults with other government agencies to rule out obvious explanations. The files, restricted until 2050, show that UFO sightings were common and that the Defence Force responded to inquiries with limited information, focusing on preserving the privacy of civilians.

===EN=== New Zealand UFO Files 1979-1980

This declassified document from the New Zealand Defence Force contains reports of unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings from 1979 to 1980. It includes correspondence with UFO research groups, requests for information from overseas researchers, and a summary of an investigation into the 1975 Kaikoura sightings. While the Defence Force does not conduct detailed investigations into UFOs, it consults with other government agencies to rule out obvious explanations. The files, restricted until 2050, show that UFO sightings were common and that the Defence Force responded to inquiries with limited information, focusing on preserving the privacy of civilians.