Map of UFO sightings in New Zealand
When UFOs are seen in New Zealand
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| Sightings per month | Sightings |
|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 4 |
| Jan 2025 | 1 |
| Feb 2025 | 2 |
| Mar 2025 | 0 |
| Apr 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| Jun 2025 | 2 |
| Jul 2025 | 1 |
| Aug 2025 | 2 |
| Sep 2025 | 0 |
| Oct 2025 | 0 |
| Nov 2025 | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | 0 |
| Jan 2026 | 0 |
| Feb 2026 | 0 |
| Mar 2026 | 0 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 |
| May 2026 | 0 |
| Jun 2026 | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | 0 |
| Aug 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2026 | 0 |
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| Sightings per year | Sightings |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1979 | 0 |
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2026 | 2 |
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| Time of day | Sightings |
|---|---|
| 12 am | 0 |
| 1 am | 0 |
| 2 am | 2 |
| 3 am | 1 |
| 4 am | 0 |
| 5 am | 2 |
| 6 am | 0 |
| 7 am | 0 |
| 8 am | 0 |
| 9 am | 1 |
| 10 am | 0 |
| 11 am | 0 |
| 12 pm | 0 |
| 1 pm | 1 |
| 2 pm | 0 |
| 3 pm | 0 |
| 4 pm | 0 |
| 5 pm | 0 |
| 6 pm | 1 |
| 7 pm | 0 |
| 8 pm | 4 |
| 9 pm | 2 |
| 10 pm | 0 |
| 11 pm | 0 |
Where and what people see
- Auckland, New Zealand4 10%
- Christchurch, New Zealand1 3%
- War Memorial Park, New Zealand1 3%
- Opihi River, New Zealand1 3%
- Tauranga, New Zealand1 3%
- White5
- Black4
- Silver2
- Green2
- Multicolored1
- Orange1
- Blue1
UFO videos from New Zealand
Latest UFO sightings in New Zealand
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Questions about UFO sightings in New Zealand
How many UFO sightings have been reported in New Zealand?
40 sightings in New Zealand are on ufos.dev, from 1978 to 2026, with 2 in the last 12 months — 0.75 per 100,000 people.
Where in New Zealand are UFOs seen most?
The most reports come from Auckland, New Zealand (4), Christchurch, New Zealand (1), War Memorial Park, New Zealand (1).
When are UFOs most often seen in New Zealand?
Most reports with a time are from around 8 pm local time; the busiest year so far was 2025.
What shapes of UFO are reported in New Zealand?
The most common are light (5), orb (3), triangle (3), sphere (2).
How do I report a UFO sighting in New Zealand?
Post it on ufos.dev with the date, time and place — it is checked against the sky that night (launches, satellites, planets, planes) and appears on the New Zealand map. Report a sighting →
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Updated 13 November 2026. Population: World Bank. Places are worked out from what each report says, so a few may be missing or in the wrong place. Flags: flagcdn.com.