A leading former High Court judge is going to review Teina Pora's claim for compensation.

Rodney Hansen, QC, has been appointed by the Justice Minister to conduct the inquiry into Mr Pora's claim over wrongful conviction and imprisonment.

Amy Adams says she received the application for compensation earlier this year.

She says after careful consideration, she's decided his claim merits further assessment.

Mr Pora’s convictions were set aside by the Privy Council in March 2015.