| pp.9-10 | Editorial critique of the few Maori who prepare flax fibre for sale to buy Pakeha clothing; attributes the deficiency to laziness and uncivilised behaviour; describes the many Pakeha goods available in exchange for flax fibre. Discusses the reputation of the Maori people as agriculturists but reasons that Maori behaviour illustrates laziness; discusses the probability that Maori will gain the reputation of raising criminals, associating with uncivilised Pakeha, and being corrupt; discusses flax fibre as a commodity preferable to potatoes. |
| pp.10-11 | Letters to the Editor |
| From H K | |
| Questions the rationale for and source of fear of Ngā Puhi; questions Panakareao's role in the northern uprising; discusses comments made by Te Kawau of Ngāti Whātua, and the relations between the Governor, the people of Pōneke [Wellington], Kaikōura, Taranaki, Auckland and Kororāreka [Russell]; discusses the debate about the strength and threats of Hōne Heke against Ngāti Whātua and Te Rarawa. | |
| From Wiremu Wata and others [named] | |
| Acknowledges that this correspondence was witnessed byGeorge Clarke and E. Meurant, but not fully supported by Wiremu Wētere. Notice of the negotiations between Ngāti Tamaoho and Te Karaka [George Clarke Snr] concerning the sale and retention of lands and settlements, to end disputes. | |
| From Katikati | |
| Addressed to the people of Hauraki. Promotes the genealogical link and associations from Tūtekohi to Tāmaki to dispute the claim to land through the genealogical line of Tahiwi. | |
| From Hōhepa and others [named], Auckland | |
| Addressed to Māta Pitiroe [Governor Fitzroy] discussing prospective relations between Maori and Pakeha under his governorship, past relationships and current perspectives of Ngāti Pāoa. | |
| pp.11-12 | [Notices] |
| From Te Pīhopa o Nui Tireni [The Bishop of New Zealand], of the appointment of Te Parāone [Alfred Nesbit Brown] as Archdeacon, Te Rēweti, Te Peneha, Te Parana and Te Pata as regional deacons for the CMS. | |
| Concerning Te Kemara's [John Logan Campbell] ill health. | |
| Escape of Tītoi, Hāmi, and Tumutumu charged with theft from the business of Te Kereama [Robert Graham]. | |
| Reward for the apprehension of the thief who burgled Mākareta Te Ponarua. | |
| Reward for the apprehension and return of Hāre Parata, a deserted soldier. |