As reported by Stuff last week, Tutaia has signed a two-year deal with the Mystics. She's currently in camp with the Silver Ferns trial squad ahead of the 11 tests they'll be playing between late August and mid-October.
A player of Tutaia's quality could have picked up a big contract with an Australian team, but she said she wanted to remain on this side of the Tasman.
"There were a few options, but I am very happy here in New Zealand," Tutaia said.
"The relationship and the learning with the Mystics this year is something I wanted to be a part of."
