Coming up on Te Karere... A fighter with a huge heart. We remember Helen Kelly. The Green Party caucus meet in Ratana. Is New Zealand's mental health system is again spiralling downwards? 14 October 2016 Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. In an effort to foster a stronger and more meaningful relationship, the Green party's Maori Caucus and Ratana Church leaders gathered in Ratana near Whanganui today. It follows on from a similar hui Labour's Maori caucus had with church leaders a few months ago. Eruera Rerekura reports. The Ratana Church is reaching out to the Greens. For the Greens this is the first meeting they've had outside of the annual commemorations for Tahu Potiki Wiremu Ratana in January. The aspect the Ratana Church admires most about the Greens is their committment to the Treaty of Waitangi. However, the Ratana Church is open to having one on one talks with parties such as the Maori Party. Ms Turei says the most important thing is in January her party will be able to speak confidentially on Ratana Marae knowing that they have a better relationship with the church. Eruera Rerekura, Te Karere. Former union president Helen Kelly aged 52 has died. Kelly lost her battle to lung cancer. Although she stood down from the CTU in October last year, Kelly continued to fight for the causes she believed in until the end. Te Okiwa McLean spoke with a former colleague and vice Maori president of the CTU. A lady of high status, a lady of many words. Today, her voice became silent. She trained and taught as a school teacher before hitting the ranks of the union movement following in her father's footsteps and in 2007 became the first woman to lead the Council of Trade Unions. She was the face of many a protest. She was at the forefront of battling for the rights of trade workers. Despite never having smoked, she revealed in February 2015 she had been diagnosed with lung cancer. Her illness only made her more outspoken and determined. The big question is who will fill the shoes of this icon? She long fought for the people, but it was the fight against cancer that finally claimed this icon. Te Okiwa McLean, Te Karere. New Zealand's mental health system is again spiralling downwards. That's according to Platform Trust CEO Marion Blake who is criticising the government and district health boards for ongoing reviews and funding cuts that are having a significant impact on services where Maori are increasingly turning to for help. Peata Melbourne has more. Mental disorders are the third-leading cause of health loss for New Zealanders only behind cancers and vascular and blood disorders. CEO of Platform Trust says the mental health sector is spiralling downwards. Funding through DHBs to community providers has slowed down in a time where better investment and an increase in personnel is critical. Maori and Pacific people do worse than other New Zealanders in some important mental health statistics, but more Maori are seeking help from mental health services than in the past. Cuts to services under Platform for instance, will put those people at risk. Just last week, a rampage by a man suffering from mental health issues cost four lives. A Ministry of Health report released earlier this year found a raft of problems with the DHB's mental health services. The impact of funding cuts having a severe cost on communities across the country. Not investing in early intervention could cost communities more than they bargained for. Peata Melbourne, Te Karere. A 30 million dollar joint venture between a local Rotorua hapu and the NZ Manuka Group aims to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors to the tourism city. Plans are currently underway to develop Ngati Waoku's Rotohokahoka Trust land next to the famous Skyline Skyrides into a unique visitors centre to tell the story of Manuka. Roihana Nuri with more. There's no manuka growing here today. But eventually this Ngati Waoku land will be swamped by thousands of visitors and covered in manuka. Fortunately the Rotohokahoka Trust has found the right partner in the New Zealand Manuka Group to help realise their development aspirations. About 50 hectares of land here neighbours the famous Skyline Skyrides gondolas and the Crankworkx track at the base of Mt Ngongotaha. Here's a plan for the visitors centre that the partnership hopes will attract more than 180,000 local and international visitors. The NZ Manuka Group says it's time to tell the Manuka story and you can't do that without Maori explaining their relationship to such a taonga. Roihana Nuri, Te Karere. After the break, we talk sport with Tumamao Harawira. And the Silver Ferns get ready for epic battle against the Diamonds. She was the star of the night when the Silver Ferns triumphed over Australia this week, but goal shoot Te Paea Selby-Rickit says her feet are firmly grounded in the knowledge that things will only get harder here on out. Tamati Rimene-Sproat has this report. A bellbird making her stay permanent in the Silver Ferns. I'm really stoked with that win, we are all happy with that. She carried the Silver Ferns to victory against Australia. And her coach is encouraging her to lift her performance to another level. For me we played well, we had a strong bond throughout the team. But this descendant of Raukawa isn't counting her chickens before they hatch. Rather remaining humble, knowing well that veteran Maria Tutaia could return to the squad. Her saving grace Her saving grace is her ability to play both positions in the shooting circle. We've practiced for that move. If I move to goal shoot, I would love it. I can play there too. I haven't played there in ages, but I know how to play goal shoot. The squad to play game 3 will be named tomorrow. Then we will see whether or not Selby-Rickit has truly cemented her spot in the squad. Tamati Rimene-Sproat, Te Karere. Tumamao Harawira is here to talk sports ahead of the weekend. We're unable to provide subtitles. Tumamao Harawira, thank you. Now let's take a look at what Maori Programmes TVNZ has to offer over the weekend. Music is emotions that cannot be expressed with words. One must find a positive outlet for the sake of their wellbeing. That's why I play for the masses. Playing for others is good for me. It's good for the soul. This week on Marae; This week on Marae; She was the first transgender mayor, climbing the ranks to parliament, so what's she doing now? She's fought for the rights of sex workers, human rights and LGBT rights, but now she has a bigger fight ahead. Can the community of Taneatua bring back their glory days? 10.30am Sunday TV One. After the break; We have the weather. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. That's all we have for today. Let's take another look at today's top stories. Former union president Helen Kelly aged 52 has died. Kelly lost her battle to lung cancer. New Zealand's mental health system is again spiralling downwards. That's according to Platform Trust CEO Marion Blake She was the star of the night That's all we have for today. Turou Hawaiki. Captions were made possible with funding from Te Mangai Paho. Copyright TVNZ 2016.