| p.1 | Terms of subscription and advertising [in English] |
| Notices | |
| From the Editor requesting correspondence be addressed to Te Pura [James Buller]. | |
| From Tāmati Eruini Mukākā concerning a lost horse. | |
| [Advertisements and Notices] | |
| From Petune & Hanita (Bethune & Hunter) advising the sailing of Pama. | |
| From H.W.Taratoa offering biblical readings for sale. | |
| From Te Pura [Buller] offering payment for live kiwi birds. | |
| From Te Poura mā (Wm. Bowler, Son & Co.) and Tuati, Kinirohi mā (Stuart, Kinross & Co.) wishing to buy gold. | |
| From Te Rauparaha Te Ringa concerning a mare and foal found. | |
| pp.2-3 | Electoral roll registration |
| Editorial presenting two letters regarding registration for the electoral roll of Maori land and homeowners. | |
| From Superintendent I. E. Featherston, Pōneke advising the procedure to register. | |
| From the Colonial Secretary E. W. Stafford, Auckland listing those who have registered for Ōtaki and giving the regulations governing registration. | |
| [News] | |
| Announcement of the journeys of the vessels Reri Kerei and Poti Karahiko. | |
| From the Editor requesting the name of a contributor who wrote about discord at Rangiamohia. | |
| From the Editor notifying that letters from named individuals will be published at a later date. | |
| pp.3-4 | Greece |
| Submission from R.W.W. discussing the affluence gained from Greece's waterways and land resources. Attributes Greece's true strength to education of its children. Advises Maori to send their children to school to learn the ways of the Pakeha, and that for well-being they should seek guidance from God. | |
| p.4 | A killing of a monster |
| The story of the killing of Pekehaua, from Governor Grey's collection. | |
| Market prices | |
| Current market prices for foodstuffs and produce. |