Rotorua students are unlikely to be sporting moustaches this month, despite an open letter being sent to local high schools asking that teenagers be allowed take part in Movember.
In a letter sent to 178 schools nationwide, the Movember Foundation asked that schools suspend their "clean shave policy" so students could take part in the annual fundraiser for men's health.
The letter was sent to Western Heights High School, Rotorua Lakes High School, John Paul College and Rotorua Boys' High School.
While principals had varying opinions as to whether they would be willing to bend school rules, those who spoke to the Rotorua Daily Post said they had not received any expressions of interest from students.
In its letter, the Movember Foundation said, "we believe you have the power to help save young men's lives with one simple act; making an exemption to your school rules, and letting your students grow moustaches for a month".
"This November, men across New Zealand will be growing them to show their support for men's health and wellbeing. But as you might be aware, a number of young men at schools are unable to participate because of rules which prohibit the growth of facial hair.