| p.1 | Notices |
| From Hēmi Puta of the appropriate places to dig graves. | |
| From Te Tokingi (J. H. Docking) with a reward for evidence about the death of his foal. | |
| From Wiremu Toniki warning of arrest for theft from his business. | |
| [Advertisements] | |
| From Te Poura mā (Wm. Bowler, Son & Co.) and Tuati, Kinirohi mā (Stuart, Kinross & Co.) wishing to buy gold. | |
| From Tākana (R. J. Duncan) of the departure of the steamer Wonga Wonga. | |
| From Petune and Hanita (Bethune & Hunter) of the departure of the ship Erena. | |
| [Letters] | |
| From Poihipi, Whareroa, requesting a subscription to the newspaper to learn the ways of the Pakeha. | |
| From Tāmati Wiremu of the intended marriage of Te Wera and Hemaima Pēkamu. | |
| Death notice of Hēmi Te Whiro of Pipitea. | |
| p.2 | The land |
| Editorial discussion of the importance of land to Maori in pre-European times in comparison to the value for contemporary Maori; mentions Maori deities. | |
| Discussion of the acceptance by Maori of Pakeha goods and practices, and the changes Pakeha have made to the landscape, and of the land's value after the settlement of Pakeha. | |
| Request for the newspaper's Maori readership to communicate their opinions regarding current issues. | |
| pp.2-3 | Letters to the Editor |
| From Rīwai Te Ahu, Waikanae | |
| Summary of the layouts adopted by previous newspapers from Auckland, and their contents. | |
| Supports the good intentions of Governor George Grey and compassionate Pakeha. | |
| Discussion of Governor [Gore]-Browne's designation of land for schools and cemeteries and his involvement in land claims in the Waikato. | |
| Discussion of the newspaper's intention to publish notices regarding births, deaths, and marriages, government proclamations and reports, details about escapees, and current market prices. | |
| Quotes Wī Tako Ngātata-i-te-rangi's request for Maori to abandon the practice of engaging in large feasts after funeral services. | |
| Comments on the worth of gold at Whakatū [Nelson], and the battle between Hapuka and Moananui. | |
| Requests the Maori readership to contribute their opinions to the newspaper. | |
| The Editor compliments Rīwai Te Ahu on his adherence to Pakeha practices and his appreciation of their associated benefits. | |
| From Mātene Te Whiwhi, Ōtaki | |
| Discussion of the benefits of peaceful settlement, with reference to Arapawa, Pōneke, and the Wairarapa district. | |
| From Te Wirihana, Whareroa | |
| Requests the newspaper be printed in Maori only. | |
| From Wī Parata, Waikanae | |
| Expression of support for the newspaper, and the benefits of marketing wheat to the settlement of Waikanae. | |
| pp.3-4 | The death of Tāhana Aoāniwaniwa |
| Obituary from Tāmati Wiremu for Tāhana Aoāniwaniwa of Ngāti Haumia, Te Aro. Submits a commentary of the events that lead up to his death. Quotes Tāhana Aoāniwaniwa's final words to his people and a waiata. | |
| Publication of Tāhana's eulogy to Mohi Tirahoki. | |
| p.4 | Hauāuru Te Otatu |
| Announcement reported from Te Karere Maori of the death of Hauāuru Te Otatu of the Ngāti Pāoa tribal group, at Taupō in the Hauraki district. | |
| A letter from Hōhepa Ngāpaki, Waikanae, criticising the treatment of the people by Waitere Katatore, Te Karamu, Hāpuku and Moananui. | |
| Market prices | |
| Current prices offered by Turiri and Renau for foodstuffs and produce. |