| [p.5] | [Letters to the Editor] |
| From Pāora Paruhi, Kēnana, Maketū | |
| Refers to Romans 8:8 to acknowledge Davis as the helper of orphans, widows and the poor. | |
| Acknowledges receipt of Davis's newspaper and supports the discussions. Provides several quotes from Matthew as encouragement for Davis to continue in his work. | |
| Submits a waiata tangi [lament] as a tribute to Davis. | |
| Response of gratitude from Davis. | |
| From Maihi Parāone Kawiti, Waiōmio, Pēwhairangi | |
| Requests publication of his letter following for response. Notifies his wish to bring to an end the conflicts in the North regarding the authority of the Union Jack. | |
| From Maihi Parāone Kawiti, Pēwhairangi | |
| Notice of the discussions at Kororāreka regarding the raising of the Union Jack at Maiki, with 1379 voting in favour of the action. | |
| From Te Mangumangu (Assessor), Pākanae, Hokianga | |
| Acknowledges and supports Davis's work. | |
| From Wiremu Korokoro [and 2 named others], Whangaruru | |
| Acknowledges and supports Davis's work. Submits a waiata [song]. | |
| From Paratene Te Manu | |
| Acknowledges and supports Davis's work. Submits a waiata [song]. | |
| [p.6] | The journey of Davis, Whiteley and their Pakeha |
| Continued from Vol.1, No.1:2. Details Davis's journey to Waikato, naming many settlements visited and stayed at. Reports conversations of support between Davis and others. | |
| Reports the discussions at Rangiaohia regarding the unrest between Hoani Papita and Toma and Davis's response to end the dispute. | |
| Continued in Vol.1, No.3:2. | |
| Te Whetu o te Tau [second editorial] | |
| Metaphorical explanation of the purpose of Te Whetu o te Tau. | |
| Explains that whatever the season might be like, the sun rises, the moon shines and the stars twinkle. Concludes with a waiata [song]. | |
| [p.7] | News from this land |
| Continued fighting between Wiremu Kīngi and Kirikūmara. | |
| Hoani Papita calls for a meeting. | |
| Waikato opened up and Ngāti Pāoa make a road from Maiapu to Te Kawa. | |
| Contributions for the newspaper are still being made. | |
| Disputes over Waikato land ended. | |
| A waro tahu rino [iron sand deposit?] discovered on the land of Kītahi Te Taniwha of Ngāti Whanaunga. | |
| Pōtatau Te Wherowhero returns to Ngāruawāhia. | |
| Sheep farming | |
| Promotes sheep farming to sell meat and wool. | |
| Maori schools | |
| Report of the opening of a Maori school at Whatawhata. | |
| Maori towns | |
| Report of the progress being made at Ngāruawāhia and Te Kōpua. | |
| Unlawful land sales | |
| Attributes anger and disputes about spurious land sales to Pakeha. | |
| The problem with debt | |
| Uses many adjectives to describe the negative effects of the practice of hire purchase. | |
| The Church of Christ and its variants: Chapters 2 & 3 | |
| Continued from Vol.1, No.2:4. Explains that the focus of the Church is to promote the word of Jesus Christ. Offers a sketch of the life of Jesus, his resurrection and quotes from the New Testament. Continued in Vol.1, No.3:3. | |
| [p.8] | The lament of David for Saul and Jonathan |
| A lament [Compare 2 Samuel 1:17-27]. |