When police tried to stop the car it sped off, reaching 100 km/h in a residential area, but it suffered engine trouble and the pursuit ended in a dead-end street. Police were close behind.
Hurinui immediately went to the boot and grabbed a shotgun. Two officers armed themselves and used car doors as shields. They instructed Hurinui to put down his weapon.
A 24-minute stand-off began and witnesses told the authority Hurinui initially held the shotgun barrel down. Officers warned they would shoot if he raised it.
Despite attempts to get Hurinui to give himself up, the wanted man loaded the shotgun and started to move towards an officer, who feared he could be shot at any moment.
One of the officers fired, striking Hurinui in the chest.
The officers administered first aid immediately.
Hurinui survived, but has damage to his heart and liver. He was convicted of two charges of using a firearm against police and intent to injure. He was jailed for five years and nine months.
Tasman District Commander Superintendent Mike Johnson said the police officer involved acted to keep himself and the community safe when Hurinui aimed a shotgun at him.
"The officer was confronted with a violent and challenged individual and was put in a situation where he had no option but to use his firearm.
"This is the last step which any officer wants to take, however they must respond appropriately to protect both themselves and the public," said Johnson.
