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Last updated:
31 October 2024

Some visitor restrictions for all Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury hospitals and health facilities remain in place, but we have relaxed others.

There is still a heightened risk to vulnerable people in hospital and we encourage all people wear a mask when visiting any of our facilities and follow other advice designed to keep patients, staff and visitors safe.

To keep everybody safe:

  • Visitors or support people are advised to not visit our facilities if they are unwell. We advise that you do not visit if you have recently tested positive for COVID-19 and haven’t completed your isolation period.
  • Patients may have more than one visitor, except in some situations such as multi-bed rooms where it can cause overcrowding.
  • Surgical/medical masks are encouraged to be worn at all sites. Masks will be provided if you don’t have one.
  • Please practice hand hygiene with provided alcohol-based hand rub/gel

Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as our staff work hard to protect and care for some of the most vulnerable in our community.

Visiting patients with COVID-19

  • People can visit patients who have COVID-19 but they must wear a surgical mask as a minimum – please use surgical masks provided.

All of our Hospitals

Visiting hours for our hospitals have returned to pre COVID-19 hours.

All visitors are encouraged to wear a medical face mask.

Parents/caregivers can be with their child in hospital and visitors are now allowed, except for the Children’s Haematology and Oncology Day stay where visitor restrictions might apply.

Patients and visitors can also read the additional COVID-19 related visiting guidelines .

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Read the latest Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury health news, media releases, and current health alerts for the Canterbury region. Our flagship news publications Waitaha Canterbury Pānui and WellNow Canterbury magazine are available to read online.​ The Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury Communications team are also available to assist with any enquiries from media.

129 news items containing "algal bloom" in "Public Health Alert" for "Public Health".

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Health Warnings – Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Glentunnel and Whitecliffs

Thursday 23 January 2025Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning for Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Glentunnel and... read more about Health Warnings – Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Glentunnel and Whitecliffs»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Rakahuri | Ashley River at SH1

Monday 20 January 2025Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning for Rakahuri | Ashley River at SH1. The warning follows... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Rakahuri | Ashley River at SH1»

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Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in the Ashley/Rakahuri River at Gorge Bridge

Wednesday 8 January 2025Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the Ashley/Rakahuri River at... read more about Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in the Ashley/Rakahuri River at Gorge Bridge»

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Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in the South Bank Tributary of the Waiau-Uwha River above Waiau Bridge

Monday 6 January 2025Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the South Bank Tributary of the... read more about Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in the South Bank Tributary of the Waiau-Uwha River above Waiau Bridge»

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Public Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Ashley River/Rakahuri Gorge Bridge

Thursday 5 December 2024Quick Read

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning for Ashley River/Rakahuri at the Gorge Bridge. The... read more about Public Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Ashley River/Rakahuri Gorge Bridge»

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Public Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Pegasus

Monday 2 December 2024Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae (planktonic... read more about Public Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Pegasus»

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Public Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Forsyth/Te Roto o Wairewa

Wednesday 27 November 2024Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae (planktonic... read more about Public Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Forsyth/Te Roto o Wairewa»

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Public Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the South Bank Tributary of the Waiau-Uha River above Waiau Bridge

Monday 25 November 2024Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning for the South Bank Tributary of the Waiau-Uha River above... read more about Public Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the South Bank Tributary of the Waiau-Uha River above Waiau Bridge»

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Public Health Warning removed for marine biotoxin in shellfish

Thursday 11 July 2024Quick Read

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has removed the public health warning against collecting shellfish harvested... read more about Public Health Warning removed for marine biotoxin in shellfish»

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Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Lake Hood

Friday 7 June 2024Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for Lake Hood on 7 June 2024. Recent... read more about Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Lake Hood»

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Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Whitecliffs

Thursday 9 May 2024Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at... read more about Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Whitecliffs»

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Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Hakatere-Ashburton River at State Highway 1

Thursday 9 May 2024Quick Read

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the Hakatere-Ashburton... read more about Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Hakatere-Ashburton River at State Highway 1»

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Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom at the South Bank Tributary of the Waiau River above Waiau Bridge

Tuesday 7 May 2024Quick Read

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the South Bank Tributary... read more about Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom at the South Bank Tributary of the Waiau River above Waiau Bridge»

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Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Pegasus Lake

Tuesday 23 April 2024Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for Pegasus Lake. Recent water... read more about Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Pegasus Lake»

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Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Te Roto o Wairewa | Lake Forsyth

Tuesday 2 April 2024Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for Te Roto o Wairewa | Lake... read more about Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Te Roto o Wairewa | Lake Forsyth»

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Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Glentunnel

Tuesday 12 March 2024Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at... read more about Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Glentunnel»

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Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Ashley/Rakahuri River

Tuesday 12 March 2024Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the Ashley/Rakahuri River at... read more about Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Ashley/Rakahuri River»

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Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Ashley River above Rangiora-Loburn Bridge

Thursday 29 February 2024Quick Read

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the Ashley River above... read more about Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Ashley River above Rangiora-Loburn Bridge»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Ashburton River/Hakatere SH1

Thursday 29 February 2024Quick Read

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning for Ashburton River/Hakatere SH1. The warning follows... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Ashburton River/Hakatere SH1»

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Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Selwyn River at the Upper Huts

Tuesday 27 February 2024Quick Read

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the Selwyn River at the Upper... read more about Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Selwyn River at the Upper Huts»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Te Roto o Wairewa – Lake Forsyth

Thursday 1 February 2024Quick Read

Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae (planktonic cyanobacteria) was found... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Te Roto o Wairewa – Lake Forsyth»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at the Upper Huts

Thursday 18 January 2024Quick Read

Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning for Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at the Upper Huts. The warning follows finding... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at the Upper Huts»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Pegasus

Friday 5 January 2024Quick Read

Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Pegasus»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Hood

Friday 5 January 2024Quick Read

Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Hood»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Whitecliffs Domain

Friday 5 January 2024Quick Read

Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has issued a health warning for the Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Whitecliffs... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Whitecliffs Domain»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Rakahuri | Ashley River at Rangiora-Loburn Bridge

Wednesday 20 December 2023Quick Read

Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has issued a health warning for Rakahuri | Ashley River at Rangiora-Loburn... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Rakahuri | Ashley River at Rangiora-Loburn Bridge»

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The heat is on for Canterbury!

Tuesday 19 December 2023

Cantabrians are being urged to keep cool and hydrated during what looks set to be a stretch of scorching temperatures... read more about The heat is on for Canterbury!»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the South Bank Tributary of the Waiau/Uwha River above the Waiau Bridge

Wednesday 13 December 2023Quick Read

Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the South Bank Tributary of the Waiau/Uwha River above the Waiau Bridge Te Whatu Ora... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the South Bank Tributary of the Waiau/Uwha River above the Waiau Bridge»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Glentunnel

Wednesday 6 December 2023Quick Read

  Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Glentunnel Te Mana Ora | Community and Public... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Glentunnel»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Rakahuri/Ashley River at SH1

Tuesday 5 December 2023Quick Read

  Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Rakahuri/Ashley River at SH1 Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Rakahuri/Ashley River at SH1»

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Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Lake Hood

Monday 15 May 2023Quick Read

  Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Lake Hood Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has lifted its... read more about Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Lake Hood»

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Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in the Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at the Whitecliffs Picnic Area

Friday 12 May 2023Quick Read

  Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in the Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at the Whitecliffs Picnic Area Te Mana Ora... read more about Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in the Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at the Whitecliffs Picnic Area»

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Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Pegasus Lake

Thursday 11 May 2023Quick Read

  Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Pegasus Lake Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has lifted its... read more about Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Pegasus Lake»

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Health Warning Lifted for Algal Blooms in Te Roto o Wairewa-Lake Forsyth, Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Glentunnel and Whitecliffs Domain

Thursday 20 April 2023Quick Read

  Health Warning lifted for Algal Blooms in Te Roto o Wairewa-Lake Forsyth, Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Glentunnel... read more about Health Warning Lifted for Algal Blooms in Te Roto o Wairewa-Lake Forsyth, Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Glentunnel and Whitecliffs Domain»

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Health Warning Lifted – Algal Bloom in Rakahuri/Ashley River at Rangiora-Loburn Bridge

Tuesday 21 March 2023Quick Read

Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Rakahuri/Ashley River at Rangiora-Loburn Bridge Te Mana Ora | Community and... read more about Health Warning Lifted – Algal Bloom in Rakahuri/Ashley River at Rangiora-Loburn Bridge»

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Health Warning – Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Rakahuri/ Ashley River at SH1 Bridge

Friday 10 March 2023Quick Read

Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the Rakahuri/ Ashley... read more about Health Warning – Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Rakahuri/ Ashley River at SH1 Bridge»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Waikirikiri/ Selwyn River at Whitecliffs Picnic Area

Thursday 23 February 2023Quick Read

Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Waikirikiri/ Selwyn River at Whitecliffs Picnic Area Te Mana Ora | Community and... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Waikirikiri/ Selwyn River at Whitecliffs Picnic Area»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Rakahuri-Ashley River at the Rangiora-Loburn Bridge (Cones Rd)

Thursday 9 February 2023Quick Read

Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has issued a health warning for Rakahuri-Ashley River at the Rangiora-Loburn... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Rakahuri-Ashley River at the Rangiora-Loburn Bridge (Cones Rd)»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Te Roto o Wairewa-Lake Forsyth

Tuesday 31 January 2023Quick Read

Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Te Roto o Wairewa-Lake Forsyth»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Rakahuri / Ashley River at SH1

Tuesday 24 January 2023Quick Read

Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has issued a health warning for the Rakahuri/Ashley River at SH1. The warning... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Rakahuri / Ashley River at SH1»

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