Under a new model of care the district health board has put general practices into four different categories, each with a different te reo name.
The first is Matai (inside warmth), which represents Te Oranganui Medical Centre and Aramoho Health Centre.
Ponga (finding your way) is for Eastcare Medical, Jabulani Medical Centre, Castlecliff Health Ltd and Wicksteed House Medical Centre.
Then there's Mānuka (healing properties), which includes Impilo Family Practice, Gonville Health Ltd, Springvale Medical Centre and St Johns Medical Centre.
Ti Rākau (developing and maintain relationships) represents the regional practices at Bulls, Taihape, Marton and Raetihi.
"We are here to assist tangata whaiora to feel safe, develop personally and 'fly the nest' to have full, meaningful and independent futures," Duff said.
"As a team we are aware of the history of Te Kōpae and the big shoes that those before us have left for us to fill."