Shine Lawyers New Zealand

17/06/2026

The High Court of New Zealand has approved the NZ$10.9 million settlement of the Hino class action.

The settlement, the first of its kind secured by Shine Lawyers NZ on behalf of thousands of Hino truck owners and lessees across New Zealand, relates to certain Hino diesel vehicles supplied in New Zealand between 2010 and 2022, including a range of 300, 500 and 700 series models.

It is the first settlement of a class action which Shine Lawyers has had approved by the New Zealand courts, marking a significant milestone for Shine and its clients.

The claim alleged breaches relating to misleading fuel efficiency, emissions representations and consumer protection obligations.

Hino has denied the allegations and no admission of liability has been made as part of the settlement.

For more information about the settlement, visit our website: https://bit.ly/hinomotorsaction

24/04/2026

Today, we honour and remember the courage and sacrifice of those who have served, and those who continue to serve their country.

On behalf of the team at Shine, thank you for your service. Lest we forget.

14/04/2026

***IMPORTANT NOTICE***

Visit bit.ly/hinomotorsaction to access the Notice of Proposed Settlement, register for the settlement and learn more about the class action.

The deadline to register for the class action is 18 May 2026.

Terms, conditions and eligibility criteria apply. The settlement remains subject to court approval.

Owned or leased a Hino truck in NZ, with a diesel engine manufactured between 2010 – 2022? Learn more about Shine Lawyers’ action investigation.

19/03/2026

The aftermath of extreme weather can be a daunting time dealing with tragedy, trauma and the logistics of trying to organise repairs.

If your property has suffered damage it's important to remember to take photos of the damage and notify the Natural Hazards Commission and your private insurer as early as you can to ensure the process gets under way as quickly as possible.

If you're having issues with an insurance claim after a natural disaster, or want to find out more about your rights, go here: https://bit.ly/insuranceinfonz

09/03/2026

Owners of Hino vehicles affected by alleged misconduct have reached a $10.9 million proposed settlement in the Hino Motors Action.

The settlement is subject to court approval and is being advanced in the form of a class action. No admission of liability has been made as part of the settlement.

Shine Lawyers New Zealand commenced the action on behalf of affected vehicle owners, alleging that Hino Motors and related entities misreported engine performance data concerning emissions and fuel efficiency.

The claim also alleged that Hino failed to meet its obligations under New Zealand consumer protection laws by not adequately disclosing these issues. Hino denies these allegations.

For more information, or to register your interest, visit: https://bit.ly/hinomotorsaction

21/02/2026

Today marks 15 years since the 2011 Christchurch Earthquake.

This is a day of significant impact for so many in our community who were personally affected by the quake.

As we pause to remember those we lost, we remain committed to pressing decision-makers to act now and settle claims for homeowners who continue to have unresolved earthquake damage.

These prolonged cases only add to the grief and trauma suffered by homeowners, many of whom we continue to support.

01/01/2026

🎆 🎆 Happy New Year from all of us here at Shine Lawyers.

🎉 We hope 2026 is a year filled with health and happiness for you and your loved ones.

25/12/2025

🤶 🎅 Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones, from all of us here at Shine Lawyers.🎄

18/12/2025

Shine’s Director, Mobeena Hills, and Special Counsel, Tiffany Sauni, recently attended the Pacific Lawyers Association End of Year Dinner at Tote on Ascot in Auckland.

The annual event is a key highlight on the calendar, bringing together lawyers and dignitaries from across Aotearoa New Zealand to celebrate the year’s achievements and the strength of the Pacific legal community.

Images feature members of the University of Canterbury Pacific Students Association, whom Tiffany has proudly mentored over the past few years, an inspiring example of the importance of supporting and uplifting the next generation of Pacific leaders.

11/12/2025

🎅 Season's greetings from all of us here at Shine Lawyers.

Our offices will close from 5pm Friday, 19 December 2025 and reopen Monday, 5 January 2025.

Our Client Services Team will be available via email at [email protected] but will be taking a break across the designated public holidays.