Mini Hire (Hokitika) Limited (in liquidation) Public Notice of Appointment of Liquidators The Companies Act 1993 On the 17th day of March 1997, it was resolved by special resolution, pursuant to paragraph 241 (2) (a) of the Companies Act 1993, that Mini Hire (Hokitika) Limited, be liquidated and that Thomas John Perry and Robert Geoffrey McGregor Clarke of Ernst & Young, chartered accountants, be appointed joint liquidators. The liquidation commenced on the 17th day of March 1997. The company is solvent. From 1 April 1997, the company's operations are continuing as a division of Westland Machinery Traders Limited. Creditors and shareholders may direct inquiries to us during normal business hours at the address and telephone number stated below. Dated this 17th day of March 1997. T. J. PERRY and R. G. M. CLARKE, Joint Liquidators. Address for Service: P.O. Box 2091, Christchurch. Telephone: (03) 379 1870. Facsimile: (03) 379 8288.