Education Minister Hekia Parata will be in Rotorua on Friday to officially launch a programme which aims to improve educational outcomes for the district's children.
Excel Rotorua is one of 10 new Social Sector Trials recently announced by the Government.
It is the only one which focuses primarily on education and could provide a model for the future delivery of education services in New Zealand.
Ms Parata, accompanied by Rotorua MP Todd McClay, will launch the education initiative at Rotorua Primary School on Friday and will then speak at an education forum for local educators and community leaders.
The programme is being led by Te Taumata o Ngati Whakaue Iho Ake Trust which is the non-government organisation contracted by the Government to deliver the initiative.