VISITING HOSPITAL

All hospital visitors are encouraged to wear a medical face mask. Expand this message for information about visiting hospital. 

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.

1130 news items.

Featured – Media release

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

Monday 11 January 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Te Roto o Wairewa/Lake Forsyth»

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New charges for short-stay parking at Waipapa

Friday 8 January 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s move into the new Waipapa building has provided additional short-stay public car parks for use when... read more about New charges for short-stay parking at Waipapa»

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Serving up a festive treat for Canterbury patients

Thursday 24 December 2020Quick Read

The highlights of a kiwi Christmas can range from backyard cricket to a trip to the beach. But one thing that connects... read more about Serving up a festive treat for Canterbury patients»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at Chamberlains Ford

Wednesday 23 December 2020Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at Chamberlains Ford»

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Featured – Media release

Appointment of Chief Executive, Canterbury and West Coast DHBs

Wednesday 23 December 2020

A message from Board Chair, Sir John Hansen Appointment of Chief Executive, Canterbury and West Coast DHBs I am very... read more about Appointment of Chief Executive, Canterbury and West Coast DHBs»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Clearwater, Ashburton Lakes Basin, Ashburton

Monday 21 December 2020Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Clearwater, Ashburton Lakes Basin, Ashburton»

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Featured – Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 21 December 2020

Monday 21 December 2020Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant and Board Chair Sir John Hansen thank everyone in... read more about CEO Update – Monday 21 December 2020»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Waiau River at Waiau Bridge

Wednesday 16 December 2020Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for the Waiau River at Waiau Bridge.... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Waiau River at Waiau Bridge»

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Care around the clock available to Cantabrians wherever they go this summer

Wednesday 16 December 2020Quick Read

This summer, wherever your holidays take you around New Zealand, remember that you can still get free health advice... read more about Care around the clock available to Cantabrians wherever they go this summer»

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Health Warning – Smoke from fire in Clifton on Port Hills

Tuesday 15 December 2020Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a public health warning for smoke from the fire located... read more about Health Warning – Smoke from fire in Clifton on Port Hills»

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Featured – Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 14 December 2020

Monday 14 December 2020Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant thanks all those working in the managed isolation... read more about CEO Update – Monday 14 December 2020»

Featured – Media release

Health Warning – Smoke from fires in Port Hills Road, Hillsborough, Christchurch

Saturday 12 December 2020Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a public health warning for smoke from the fire located... read more about Health Warning – Smoke from fires in Port Hills Road, Hillsborough, Christchurch»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Hurunui River at State Highway 1

Thursday 10 December 2020Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for the Hurunui River at State Highway... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Hurunui River at State Highway 1»

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Canterbury Serious Adverse Events 2019/20

Thursday 10 December 2020Quick Read

Inpatient falls and pressure injuries continue to be the two major serious adverse events reported by Canterbury DHB... read more about Canterbury Serious Adverse Events 2019/20»

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New Family Health and Urgent Care Centre coming to North Canterbury

Wednesday 9 December 2020

A new health centre for North Canterbury will soon be built as part of the Canterbury DHB’s Rangiora Health Hub. The... read more about New Family Health and Urgent Care Centre coming to North Canterbury»

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Featured – Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 7 December 2020

Monday 7 December 2020Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant outlines plans for a fit-for-purpose outpatient... read more about CEO Update – Monday 7 December 2020»

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Cutting-edge breast cancer research among national grants awarded to Canterbury and West Coast DHBs

Monday 7 December 2020

Canterbury and West Coast DHBs have attracted a broad array of research funding to benefit local and New Zealand health... read more about Cutting-edge breast cancer research among national grants awarded to Canterbury and West Coast DHBs»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Waimakariri River at Thompsons Road (The Willows)

Tuesday 1 December 2020Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit have issued a health warning for the Waimakariri River at Thompsons... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Waimakariri River at Thompsons Road (The Willows)»

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Leighs Construction announced as lead contractor for new mental health facilities at Hillmorton

Monday 30 November 2020

Canterbury DHB is pleased to announce Leigh’s Construction has been appointed as the lead contractor for the $81.8m... read more about Leighs Construction announced as lead contractor for new mental health facilities at Hillmorton»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Pegasus Lake

Monday 30 November 2020Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Pegasus Lake»

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Featured – Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 30 November 2020

Monday 30 November 2020Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant welcomes the Minister of Health’s announcement... read more about CEO Update – Monday 30 November 2020»

Featured – Media release

Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Whitecliffs Domain and Whitecliffs Road

Tuesday 24 November 2020Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Whitecliffs Domain and Whitecliffs Road»

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Canterbury DHB wins international healthcare award

Tuesday 24 November 2020Quick Read

Canterbury health teams have been recognised in the prestigious international UNIVANTS of Healthcare Excellence Awards... read more about Canterbury DHB wins international healthcare award»

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Waipapa’s new theatres all up and running

Monday 23 November 2020Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s new operating theatres in Waipapa, Christchurch Hospital have begun to be used as patients start to... read more about Waipapa’s new theatres all up and running»

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Featured – Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 23 November 2020

Monday 23 November 2020Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant congratulates all those involved in the smooth... read more about CEO Update – Monday 23 November 2020»

Featured – Media release

Children’s day out – Child Health wards make the move to Waipapa

Thursday 19 November 2020Quick Read

It was children's day out today as our Child Health wards and services, now known collectively as ‘Matatiki’, moved... read more about Children’s day out – Child Health wards make the move to Waipapa»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River from Whitecliffs Domain to past Glentunnel

Thursday 19 November 2020Quick Read

UPDATE: The health warning is now in place from Whitecliffs Domain to past Glentunnel Campground along the... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River from Whitecliffs Domain to past Glentunnel»

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Good deed leads to new ED

Wednesday 18 November 2020Quick Read

Christchurch Hospital’s Emergency Department relocated to its new location in the Waipapa building today and started... read more about Good deed leads to new ED»

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Health Warning Reminder – Change of Dominant Cyanobacteria (Algal Bloom) Species in Lake Ellesmere (Te Waihora)

Tuesday 17 November 2020Quick Read

Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has been advised by Environment Canterbury that... read more about Health Warning Reminder – Change of Dominant Cyanobacteria (Algal Bloom) Species in Lake Ellesmere (Te Waihora)»

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Waipapa’s café and retail store to open to the public tomorrow

Tuesday 17 November 2020Quick Read

Fresh, locally sourced food, premium coffee and tea, thoughtful gifts and more. That’s a selection of what people can... read more about Waipapa’s café and retail store to open to the public tomorrow»

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Keep ED for emergencies only as moving day is tomorrow

Tuesday 17 November 2020Quick Read

“Keep the Emergency Department for emergencies only” is the message from clinicians as the Canterbury DHB prepares... read more about Keep ED for emergencies only as moving day is tomorrow»

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Featured – Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 16 November 2020

Monday 16 November 2020Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant confirms the first patients from existing wards... read more about CEO Update – Monday 16 November 2020»

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First patients make the move to Waipapa

Monday 16 November 2020Quick Read

The first relocation of patients from existing wards at Christchurch Hospital over to the brand new Waipapa building... read more about First patients make the move to Waipapa»

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Health warning removed for algal bloom at Lake Forsyth/Te Roto o Wairewa

Tuesday 10 November 2020Quick Read

Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning for... read more about Health warning removed for algal bloom at Lake Forsyth/Te Roto o Wairewa»

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Featured – Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 9 November 2020

Monday 9 November 2020Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update Last week Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant welcomed Director General of Health... read more about CEO Update – Monday 9 November 2020»

Featured – Media release

New name gifted for Christchurch Hospital Hagley – welcome to Waipapa

Monday 2 November 2020Quick Read

To be attributed to Canterbury DHB Board Chair, Sir John Hansen: I am delighted to be able to share with you the new... read more about New name gifted for Christchurch Hospital Hagley – welcome to Waipapa»

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CEO Update – Monday 2 November 2020

Monday 2 November 2020Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant confirms Sterile Services has moved into the... read more about CEO Update – Monday 2 November 2020»

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National Bowel Screening Programme comes to Canterbury

Wednesday 28 October 2020

The National Bowel Screening Programme went live in the Canterbury DHB region on Thursday 29 October. Free bowel... read more about National Bowel Screening Programme comes to Canterbury»

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CEO Update – Tuesday 27 October 2020

Tuesday 27 October 2020Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant reflects on the contribution outgoing Chief... read more about CEO Update – Tuesday 27 October 2020»

Featured – Media release

Protect yourself against Legionnaires’ this spring

Thursday 22 October 2020Quick Read

Spring is the perfect time to be out in the garden. It’s also the perfect time for enthusiastic gardeners to risk... read more about Protect yourself against Legionnaires’ this spring»

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