Mini Hire (NZ) Limited (in liquidation) Public Notice of Appointment of Liquidators The Companies Act 1993 On the 16th day of May 1997, it was resolved by special resolution, pursuant to paragraph 241 (2) (a) of the Companies Act 1993, that Mini Hire (NZ) 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 16th day of May 1997. The company is solvent and is being liquidated as it has ceased trading. The company is separate from Mini Hire (Hokitika) Limited (in liquidation) whose operations are continuing from the 1st day of April 1997 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 19th day of May 1997. T. J. PERRY and R. G. M. CLARKE, Joint Liquidators. Address for Service: Ernst & Young, P.O. Box 2091, Christchurch. Telephone: (03) 379 1870. Facsimile: (03) 379 8288.