Bethells of Northland Limited Public Notice of Appointment of Joint Receivers and Managers Pursuant to Section 8 (1) and (2) of the Receiverships Act 1993 On the 5th day of June 1998, pursuant to a debenture dated on the 21st day of September 1996, the debenture holder appointed Richard Glen Sumpter and Stephen Kim Bennett, chartered accountants of Whangarei, joint receivers and managers of the company. The receivership commenced on the 5th day of June 1998. Creditors and shareholders may direct inquiries to us during normal business hours at the address and telephone number stated below. Dated this 5th day of June 1998. R. G. SUMPTER and S. K. BENNETT, Joint Receivers and Managers. Address for Service: P.O. Box 215, Whangarei. Telephone: (09) 438 3939. Facsimile: (09) 438 3937.