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Shane HERBERT Obituary

18 March 1955 - 20 August 2025

Shane was taken into the hands of our lord on Wednesday at 9.30pm. Peacefully at his home in Oakura overlooking the ocean and enjoying his final sunset. Loved brother of Sally & Peter (Herb). Dearly missed son of Laurel Spence (nee Herbert) and Tom Herbert (d 1982). Loved father of Jackson & Andie. Loved Grandad of Lukali and Finnlay. Many cousins and friends are grieving. A private family cremation has been held. A public & family farewell/remembrance/shindig is to be held at Butlers Reef Hotel, Oakura, on 6th September 2025 at 2.00pm. All welcome. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Taranaki would be appreciated in Shane's name. We wish to state our appreciation to Hospice for their fantastic service & compassion.


Published by Taranaki Daily News on Aug. 23, 2025.

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for Shane HERBERT

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James and Jetty Ryan

September 6, 2025

Our condolences to Shane's family. When we moved to New Plymouth it was a joy to find that Shane was a local lawyer. I hadn't seen him since Otago Boys High. As clients of many years we are going to miss those friendly visits to the office. RIP.

Brian Lewis

September 6, 2025

Rest in peace Shane
Loved working with you on our forestry block
The hair raising trip in your sporty Japanese car from Stratford to Te Wera will stay with me forever

mac

September 3, 2025

Shane, you were a great friend, I will miss you.

Shiromi

August 26, 2025

Sorry to hear that we´ve lost you.
Until we meet again.
Condolences to your loved ones.

Whenua

August 26, 2025

My condolences to Shane's family. I will cherish the memories I have from when I worked for Shane. Poking my head around the office door or staff room, "morning Shane", both smiling at each other. I will miss you. Rest in peace Shane.

Lynda Matthews and the Taranaki Jazz Club

August 26, 2025

Shane - thank you for all your support and assistance to the Taranaki Jazz Club. We are going to miss you immensely.
"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything." Rest easy.

Mike Radich

August 26, 2025

Rest in peace Shane .
You played "the game of life " so well.

Peter Reed

August 26, 2025

Shane was a friend and legal adviser to me for over forty years, he was a trusted sounding board for my ideas and enthusiastic supporter of my career. I will miss that access to an intellectual conversation and alternative world view. A loyal friend lost to soon.

Brenda

August 25, 2025

Very sad to hear Shane has passed. Glad to have had a catchup up with Shane a few weeks back to have the chance to thank him for being a special friend/boss many years back. Too much to write, but condolences to his family. He will be sadly missed on the slopes, his daily bike rides, and so much more.

Julie

August 25, 2025

Heart felt condolences to all family and friends we will miss you very much in the band Julie

Russell Wilson

August 25, 2025

Shane was a very able lawyer and certainly one you would want to have on your side of the trenches. I was lucky to have worked both with him and against him. Condonlences to Shane's family.

Vicky Ashton

August 25, 2025

My condolences to Shane´s family. I have worked with Shane in numerous aspects of law, Shane helped a lot of people, nothing he couldn´t sort.
I always enjoying working with him.
Rest in peace Shane.

Gerry and Marion Sheehan

August 24, 2025

Too young Shane. We will always remember you as a friend first and a solicitor second. RIP

Dianne

August 24, 2025

Deepest condolences on the sad loss of Shane.
Memories of you Shane representing our family, plus your help and wisdom in Real Estate.
Jon and Dianne

Wes

August 24, 2025

Rest in love Shane. I had a lot of fun teaching you to play the upright bass. Something you pursued with passion and focus! Love to the whanau at this time

Murray McEwen

August 24, 2025

An unconventional but unique lawyer taken far too soon. Gone but not forgotten. Sincere condolences to the wider family. R.I.P. Shane.

Lesley Dowding

August 23, 2025

It feels like only yesterday you were asking me what did you need to teach Jackson to read.He was only 2.! Thinking of the family at this sad time.May you rest in Peace.

Grant Vosseler

August 23, 2025

bye mate

NZAA New Plymouth

August 23, 2025

Sending our condolences to Shane's extended family. Shanes law firm was located upstairs in our building for many many years. I will always remember on a Friday night after closing listening to him play his grand piano. I admired his skills and everytime I hear a piano now it will remind me of him.

Rest in peace Shane.

From us all at the New Plymouth NZ Automobile Association.

Roland Lina

August 23, 2025

Shane, you were not the result of "cookie cutter" law school, you preferred to look at things through your own unique lens. That meant that it was always a pleasure to deal with you. Even on those occasional times when we didn´t necessarily agree, you always took the time to explain your reasons and all the while there was never an egg timer running. You will be sorely missed by all those who relied on the mix of your expertise and great humour. Roland Lina.

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