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The murder made international headlines as it was the first on the South Pacific island in 148 years.
It’s understood McNeill was deported to Christchurch.
Department of Corrections Deputy National Commissioner, David Grigg said McNeil is subject to a Returning Offenders Order (ROO) upon his return to New Zealand.
“Public safety is our top priority and a person who is subject to a Returning Offenders Order is managed in the same way as if they have been released from prison in New Zealand,” Grigg said.
Department of Corrections confirmed to the Herald that McNeil will be subject to interim special conditions upon arrival.
“Once he has arrived in New Zealand, Corrections can apply to the Court for final special conditions. This is standard process for all people subject to a ROO,” Grigg said.
“Applications for special conditions are individually drafted on a case-by-case basis, to address the returning offender’s specific offending behaviour, and giving consideration to their circumstances and offending history.”
Grigg told the Herald: “Corrections staff work alongside Customs, Police, MSD, Health and reintegration support people to ensure that those people returning to New Zealand, and subject to a returning offenders order, understand what is required of them to comply with their conditions and how they can access resettlement support.”
“We actively manage the compliance of all offenders with their conditions, and hold them to account if they breach. Potential penalties can include breach action, increased reporting to Community Corrections or formal prosecution potentially resulting in imprisonment.”
McNeill confessed to detectives soon after his arrest in February 2006 in Nelson.
