One of New Zealand's largest ever data science research initiatives kicked off today in Auckland, with the official launch of the $NZ37.8 million Precision Driven Health project led by Orion Health, the University of Auckland and the Waitemata District Health Board.

First announced earlier this year, the project aims to position New Zealand at the forefront of precision medicine and personalised healthcare on a global basis. The NZ government has chipped in $14m over seven years to the project, with industry partners and end users committing another $23.8m.