Whangārei school students have strapped on their walking shoes for a mighty fundraising cause.

After six years at the helm of the Northern Mystics, coach Helene Wilson is stepping down to take up a new role.

The Central Pulse continued their march towards the ANZ Premiership Finals Series, with a composed display across the court to defeat the Mainland Tactix 62-49 in Wellington.

The Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic claimed their second win of the season last night with a 48-47 win over ANZ Premiership leaders the Northern Mystics.

In a tough grind, the Mainland Tactix produced a strong finish to out-run the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic 51-48 while securing a much-needed Mother's Day win in Auckland on Sunday.

The Northern Mystics were forced to dig deep before clinching a hard-fought 54-51 win in a tantalising contest with neighbours, the Northern Stars in Auckland.