Otakiri Orchards & Nursery Company Limited Public Notice of Appointment of Liquidator Pursuant to Section 255 (2) (a) of the Companies Act 1993 On the 7th day of September 1998, it was resolved by special resolution of shareholders, pursuant to section 241 (2) (a) of the Companies Act 1993, that Otakiri Orchards & Nursery Company Limited be liquidated and that Paul James Wills, chartered accountant, be appointed liquidator for the purpose. The liquidation commenced on the 7th day of September 1998. Creditors and shareholders may make direct inquiries to me during normal business hours at the address and telephone number stated below. Notice to Creditors Liquidator's Section 245 To all known creditors: Notice is hereby given by the liquidator, pursuant to section 245 (1) (b) of the Companies Act 1993, that: 1. The liquidator does not consider that a meeting of creditors should be called for the purpose specified in section 243 (1) (a) (b) of the Companies Act 1993. 2. The reason why the liquidator so decided is the company is solvent. 3. No such meeting will therefore be called unless a creditor gives notice in writing to the liquidator, within 10 working days after receiving this notice, requiring a meeting to be called. PAUL J. WILLS, Liquidator. Address for Service: P.O. Box 302, Whakatane. Telephone: (07) 307 1141.