Tagata o te Moana for 31 August 2013

The Polynesian leaders of the Pacific meet ahead of the Forum summit in Majuro; a look at Fiji's new electoral plan which appears to favour political parties; illegal gold miners are causing problems in Solomon Islands, while the dumping of tailings at sea off Papua New Guinea are still causing concerns and the struggle faced by ni-Vanuatu shop owners trying to compete with Chinese newcomers.