Convicted two months ago of the rape and murder of the Auckland woman, Tony Robertson was unable to be named until yesterday, when he lost his fight to keep his identity secret.
At the time of Ms Gotingco's murder, Robertson was being electronically monitored for a previous crime - he had spent eight years in prison for abducting and indecently assaulting a 5-year-old girl in Tauranga. That was suppressed during his murder trial.
Mrs Gotingco's family today said were "relieved" to hear of the review of Robertson's monitoring.
"They are thankful to Mr Lotu-Iiga for announcing the review," said Gotingco family spokeswoman Ruth Money.
"For the minister to come out in support of the family who called for this review, and in doing so supporting the wider public, it gives them a sense of relief.
"They are keen to be involved in the review, in terms of understanding the scope of the inquiry. They want to make sure that it really is independently done, and by a suitable person."
Yesterday, Corrections Minister Sam Lotu-Iiga said he was confident Corrections had done everything they could to monitor Robertson.
However, he announced today that he wanted the department's role to be reviewed.
"I have decided the family of Blessie Gotingco and the public need some independent assurance about Corrections' part in the handling of the Robertson case," Mr Lotu-Iiga said.
"Although this is an isolated incident, the public need to have confidence that they are safe in our communities and that is why I want an independent review of the action taken in relation to Robertson's oversight after he was released from prison."
Mr Lotu-Iiga said he was seeking advice on who will lead the review and what form it will take, and said he planned to discuss the matter at a Cabinet meeting on Monday.
By Anna Leask of the New Zealand Herald
