Defender Catherine Hall recently completed a degree in medicine at University of Auckland.
The two-time runners-up are still chasing their first win of the season.
But the Wellingtonians lost Silver Ferns midcourt Maddy Gordon to injury.
Mystics captain Michaela Sokolich-Beatson has been an early victim of netball's sin bin.
A late run of five consecutive goals helped the visitors secure the victory.
The Mainlanders move atop the competition table in the second weekend.
The Wellington team were eliminated from the 2023 playoffs by their northern rivals.
The Mystics produced a dominant second half.
The move would effectively spell the end of the ANZ Premiership.
Ameliaranne Ekanasio says there's still a clear gap between New Zealand and Australia.
Currently Kiwi netballers who play across the Tasman are ineligible for the Silver Ferns.
The 2019 World Cup winner has only extended for another two years, but wants to be at the helm for the next tournament.
Dame Noeline guided the NZ women to the world crown in 2019 - but also their worst finish four years later.
As Kelly Jury, she shared the Dame Lois Muir Supreme Award with Grace Nweke last year.
It comes after a run of poor results for the Silver Ferns.
The 32-year-old is currently spending 2024 away from the game in New Zealand.
"I'll do what's right for the Silver Ferns."
Dame Noeline Taurua's side have finished with two wins and two losses in the tournament at Leeds.
The New Zealanders' campaign in Leeds is over after a dramatic finish against the hosts.
"We're being left behind," said Mainland Tactix coach Marianne Delaney-Hoshek.