David Tamihere's 1990 murder convictions of Swedish tourists Urban Hӧglin and Heidi Paakkonen will be re-heard in the Court of Appeal.
Justice Minister Andrew Little said this week Cabinet completed the administrative process required, which had been delayed amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
The news follows acceptance by the Governor General of advice from Mr Little last year on a Royal Prerogative of Mercy application made by Tamihere.
"After considering advice from the Ministry of Justice, who were assisted by a retired senior High Court judge, I advised Her Excellency to refer Mr Tamihere’s convictions back to the Court of Appeal for further consideration,” Mr Little said in a statement.
"As the matter will shortly come before the Courts, I will not be making any further comment."
An Order in Council has been prepared and referred to the Court of Appeal to give effect to the Governor-General’s decision. The case will be heard by the Court as a further appeal.
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