| p.9 | Editorial that discusses aspects of Maori behaviour that dishearten the Governor such as begging when Maori visit town, the condition of clothing as a sign of laziness, the de facto relationships between Maori girls and Pakeha-Maori men, the state of drunkenness from rum and wine that leads to disorderly behaviour. |
| p.10 | Letters to the Editor |
| From Tīpene, Waingaroa [Whaingaroa] | |
| Acknowledges Te Karaka [George Clarke Snr] as an ally to the Ngā Puhi, Ngāti Pāoa, Ngāti Whātua and Waikato people, and discusses the behaviour of people from the Kaipara area towards him. | |
| From Kaititiro [Observer], Auckland | |
| Argues that Maori are ignorant of the correct procedures for curing diseases and this is due to disregard for medical expertise and belief in God. | |
| p.11 | Explanation of the law in relation to theft by Maori and a reminder that everyone is subject to the English judicial system. |
| pp.11-12 | [Notices] |
| Prospective land sale at Papakura of specified settlements by Wiremu Parata, Te Rori and Uruahu. | |
| Land sold at Manukau, from Papakura to Waipapa. | |
| Governor's endorsement of Te Karaka [George Clarke Snr] as Chief Protector of Aborigines. | |
| Sale of Pūkaki-a-te-Waipapa by Tihi and others. | |
| Two government sawmills at Waipapa destroyed by fire. | |
| Names of District Court Judges for Auckland, Northland, Wellington, Wanganui, and Akaroa. | |
| Auckland Court dates. | |
| Governor's endorsement of Hōri Karaka [George Clarke Jnr] as Sub-Protector of Aborigines. |