VISITING HOSPITAL

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

Last updated:
13 March 2023

Some visitor restrictions for all 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 so we recommend all people wear a mask when visiting any of our facilities and follow other advice designed to keep patients, staff and  visitors safe.

Kia whakahaumaru te whānau, me ngā iwi katoa – this is to keep everybody safe:

  • Visitors or support people must not visit our facilities if they are unwell. 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 recommended be worn at all sites. Masks will be provided if you don’t have one.
  • For Specialist Mental Health Services everyone is strongly encouraged to wear a face mask in all inpatient areas and areas where consumers are receiving care (i.e. community appointments, home-visits, transporting people). Discretion may be applied in cases where masks impair your ability to communicate effectively.
  • Visitors must not eat or drink in multibed rooms because of the increased risk when multiple people remove their face mask in the same space.
  • Hand sanitiser is available and must be used.

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 an N95 mask – this will be provided if you don’t have one.
  • Other methods of communication will be facilitated e.g. phone, Facetime, Zoom, WhatsApp etc where visits aren’t possible.

All of our Hospitals

Visiting hours for our hospitals have returned to pre COVID-19 hours with the exception of Christchurch Women’s Hospital.

All visitors are recommended to wear a medical face mask.

Parents/caregivers are able to be with their child in hospital and visitors are now allowed, except for the Children’s Haematology and Oncology Day stay where just one parent/caregiver is able to attend their appointment with their child. Exceptions by special arrangement only.

Patients and visitors should also read the additional more detailed visiting guidelines for each specific hospital.

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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.

1032 news items.

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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Featured – Media release

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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Featured – Media release

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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Featured – Media release

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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Featured – Media release

WellNow, Canterbury’s health magazine arrives in mailboxes this week

Wednesday 18 November 2020Quick Read

Look out for the latest edition of Canterbury DHB’s WellNow magazine that is being delivered to mailboxes across the... read more about WellNow, Canterbury’s health magazine arrives in mailboxes this week»

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Featured – Media release

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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Featured – Media release

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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Featured – Media release

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»

Featured – Media release

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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Featured – Media release

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

COVID-19 testing continues to be available for Cantabrians

Friday 6 November 2020Quick Read

Cantabrians are being reminded of the COVID-19 testing options available to them if they want to be tested this... read more about COVID-19 testing continues to be available for Cantabrians»

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Featured – Media release

Second case in Canterbury visited the Chemist Warehouse

Wednesday 4 November 2020Quick Read

The second staff member from the Christchurch Managed Isolation Facility who tested positive for Covid-19 yesterday... read more about Second case in Canterbury visited the Chemist Warehouse»

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Pop up COVID-19 testing tomorrow in car park at the Princess Margaret Hospital

Tuesday 3 November 2020Quick Read

A pop up COVID-19 testing centre will be open tomorrow, Wednesday 4 November, from 11.30am until 4.30pm in The Princess... read more about Pop up COVID-19 testing tomorrow in car park at the Princess Margaret Hospital»

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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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Featured – Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

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»

Featured – Media release

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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Featured – Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

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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Featured – Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 19 October 2020

Monday 19 October 2020Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update Andrew Brant joins Canterbury DHB as Acting Chief Executive and is looking forward to... read more about CEO Update – Monday 19 October 2020»

Featured – Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 12 October 2020

Monday 12 October 2020Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Peter Bramley says farewell as he prepares to hand over the... read more about CEO Update – Monday 12 October 2020»

Featured – Media release

Catch up on your free vaccination to avoid catching measles

Tuesday 6 October 2020Quick Read

If you’re between 15 and 30 years old and haven’t had your MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine, or you’re not... read more about Catch up on your free vaccination to avoid catching measles»

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Featured – Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 5 October 2020

Monday 5 October 2020Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Peter Bramley talks about the DHB's continued focus on... read more about CEO Update – Monday 5 October 2020»

Featured – Media release

Canterbury DHB welcomes the government’s confirmation of $180M of equity support

Friday 2 October 2020Quick Read

Please see below for a statement to be attributed to Peter Bramley, Acting Chief Executive, Canterbury DHB Canterbury... read more about Canterbury DHB welcomes the government’s confirmation of $180M of equity support»

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Health warning – Algal bloom at Te Roto o Wairewa/Lake Forsyth

Thursday 1 October 2020Quick Read

Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after potentially... read more about Health warning – Algal bloom at Te Roto o Wairewa/Lake Forsyth»

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Featured – Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 28 September 2020

Monday 28 September 2020Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Peter Bramley provides an update on preparations for moving... read more about CEO Update – Monday 28 September 2020»

Featured – Media release

Canterbury DHB makes changes to visiting at its facilities under Alert Level 1

Wednesday 23 September 2020Quick Read

Please attribute comment to Dr Sue Nightingale, Chief Medical Officer, Canterbury DHB: Following New Zealand (apart... read more about Canterbury DHB makes changes to visiting at its facilities under Alert Level 1»

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Featured – Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 21 September 2020

Monday 21 September 2020Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Peter Bramley encourages us to ‘reimagine wellbeing... read more about CEO Update – Monday 21 September 2020»

Featured – Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 14 September 2020

Monday 14 September 2020Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Peter Bramley shares some reflections on the career and... read more about CEO Update – Monday 14 September 2020»

Featured – Media release

Canterbury DHB welcomes parking announcement

Friday 11 September 2020Quick Read

Canterbury DHB is welcoming Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration Hon Dr Megan Woods and Minister of Health... read more about Canterbury DHB welcomes parking announcement»

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CEO Update – Monday 7 September 2020

Monday 7 September 2020Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update Peter Bramley introduces himself as Acting Chief Executive and provides an update... read more about CEO Update – Monday 7 September 2020»

Featured – Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 31 August 2020

Monday 31 August 2020Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update David looks back on his time as CEO of Canterbury DHB and the West Coast DHB and... read more about CEO Update – Monday 31 August 2020»

Featured – Media release

Changes to Canterbury Medical Oncology service

Friday 28 August 2020Quick Read

Due to a significant amount of planned and unplanned staff leave, Canterbury DHB’s Medical Oncology service is... read more about Changes to Canterbury Medical Oncology service»

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Featured – Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 24 August 2020

Monday 24 August 2020Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update CEO David Meates acknowledges this week’s sentencing for the 15 March terror... read more about CEO Update – Monday 24 August 2020»

Featured – Media release

Support available for distress caused by sentencing for mosque attacks

Monday 24 August 2020Quick Read

With the sentencing for the 15 March 2019 mosque attacks beginning today, people may experience various emotions. This... read more about Support available for distress caused by sentencing for mosque attacks»

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