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If something is taken from you because of a search, you can ask a District Court Judge to give it back. The Judge can make an order to return the item if they think it is fair and reasonable. You need to make a formal request to the Judge to get your item back.
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View the original legislation for this page at https://legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1986/0120/latest/link.aspx?id=LMS1534090.
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On application by way of originating application, a District Court Judge may make any order the Judge thinks just and expedient for the restoration of anything seized and detained in pursuance of the right of search, seizure, or detention conferred by this Act.
