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This Purchase Order is issued by Meridian Pacific Holdings Ltd to formally engage Clearview Audit & Assurance Partners as the appointed Auditor for the financial year ending 31 March 2025. The Auditor shall perform a full statutory audit of the Purchaser's financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Act 2013 (New Zealand), the Companies Act 1993, and the International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) as adopted in New Zealand. The engagement is to be conducted at the Purchaser's principal office in Auckland, New Zealand, and at such other locations within the Auckland region as may be reasonably required during the audit period.

The Auditor is expected to provide an independent opinion on whether the financial statements present a true and fair view of the financial position of the entity as at 31 March 2025 and of its financial performance for the year then ended. The Auditor shall also perform agreed-upon procedures on internal financial controls, assess compliance with applicable New Zealand tax obligations administered by the Inland Revenue Department, and issue a management letter detailing any material weaknesses identified during the audit process.

1. Governing Law: This Purchase Order and the services described herein shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand, specifically as applicable in the Auckland region. Any disputes arising from this Purchase Order shall be resolved through the District Court of Auckland, New Zealand.
2. Auditor Independence: The Auditor warrants that it and its engagement team are independent of the Purchaser in accordance with the Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants issued by the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA). The Auditor shall disclose any conflicts of interest prior to commencing fieldwork.
3. Payment Terms: Payment of the total amount specified in this Purchase Order shall be made within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of a valid tax invoice from the Auditor. Payment shall be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT) to the bank account nominated by Clearview Audit & Assurance Partners in Auckland, New Zealand.
4. Confidentiality: The Auditor shall treat all financial records, trade secrets, and proprietary information of the Purchaser as strictly confidential. This obligation survives the completion of the audit engagement for a period of five (5) years. All data shall be stored and processed in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand).
5. Deliverables: The Auditor shall deliver all reports, opinions, and management letters in both electronic (PDF) and hard-copy format to the Purchaser's registered office in Auckland. The statutory audit opinion must be delivered no later than 30 June 2025 to allow for timely lodgement with the New Zealand Companies Office.
6. Termination: Either party may terminate this Purchase Order with fourteen (14) days written notice. In the event of termination, the Purchaser shall pay for all services rendered up to the date of termination at the rates specified in Section 3.
7. Insurance: The Auditor shall maintain professional indemnity insurance of no less than NZD $10,000,000 per claim throughout the duration of this engagement, as is standard practice for audit firms operating in New Zealand Auckland.
8. Force Majeure: Neither party shall be liable for failure to perform obligations under this Purchase Order due to events beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters affecting the Auckland region, government-mandated closures, or pandemics.

By signing below, the undersigned parties acknowledge and agree to all terms, conditions, and pricing set forth in this Purchase Order for the engagement of the Auditor in New Zealand Auckland. This document constitutes a binding agreement upon execution by both parties.