Ron Weston Distributors Limited Public Notice of Appointment of Liquidators Pursuant to Sections 3 and 255 (2) (a) of the Companies Act 1993 On the 22nd day of December 1998, it was resolved by special resolution of shareholders, pursuant to section 241 (2) (a) of the Companies Act 1993, that as the company fails to meet the solvency requirements and is unable to meet its obligations as they fall due, Ron Weston Distributors Limited be placed into voluntary liquidation and that Richard Glen Sumpter and Stephen Kim Bennett, chartered accountants of Whangarei, be appointed liquidators for the purpose with the right to exercise their powers individually. The liquidation commenced on the 22nd day of December 1998. Creditors and shareholders may make direct inquiries to us during normal business hours at the address and telephone number stated below. Dated this 22nd day of December 1998. R. G. SUMPTER and S. K. BENNETT, Liquidators. Address for Service: P.O. Box 215, Whangarei. Telephone: (09) 438 3939. Facsimile: (09) 438 3937.