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.

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 to 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 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.

1119 news items.

Featured – Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Tuesday 14 April 2020

Tuesday 14 April 2020Quick Read

  In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates thanks staff for all the work they are doing to support... read more about CEO Update – Tuesday 14 April 2020»

Featured – Media release

Important message from Canterbury GPs

Wednesday 8 April 2020Quick Read

People should be contacting their family doctor, or seeking care at an urgent doctors, as they normally would, during... read more about Important message from Canterbury GPs»

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Featured – Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 6 April 2020

Tuesday 7 April 2020Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates introduces Peter Dooley – affectionately known by many as... read more about CEO Update – Monday 6 April 2020»

Featured – Media release

Canterbury DHB moves to support Rosewood Rest Home Dementia facility

Monday 6 April 2020Quick Read

Following notification of a cluster of confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 cases amongst staff and residents at... read more about Canterbury DHB moves to support Rosewood Rest Home Dementia facility»

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Featured – Media release

Online form now available for expressions of interest to work in the health system

Saturday 4 April 2020Quick Read

Canterbury and West Coast DHBs have made it easy for people to submit an expression of interest if they are not already... read more about Online form now available for expressions of interest to work in the health system»

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Featured – Media release

Parents and caregivers urged to watch out for choking hazards

Friday 3 April 2020Quick Read

Canterbury parents and caregivers are being asked to keep a close eye on children in their care while we remain at... read more about Parents and caregivers urged to watch out for choking hazards»

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Featured – Media release

Cantabrians asked to be patient while flu vaccine is distributed

Wednesday 1 April 2020Quick Read

Canterbury District Health Board is asking Cantabrians to be patient while the health system works to resolve delays... read more about Cantabrians asked to be patient while flu vaccine is distributed»

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Featured – Media release

52 COVID-19 cases now confirmed in Canterbury

Tuesday 31 March 2020Quick Read

As announced by the Director-General of Health on 31 March, there have now been 44 confirmed and eight probable cases... read more about 52 COVID-19 cases now confirmed in Canterbury»

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Featured – Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 30 March 2020

Monday 30 March 2020Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates announces that Christchurch Hospital Hagley was blessed last week... read more about CEO Update – Monday 30 March 2020»

Featured – Media release

A further twelve COVID-19 cases confirmed in Canterbury

Friday 27 March 2020Quick Read

As announced by the Director-General of Health and Ministry of Health on 27 March, a further 12 people in Canterbury... read more about A further twelve COVID-19 cases confirmed in Canterbury»

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Featured – Media release

A further ten COVID-19 cases and one probable confirmed in Canterbury over the past two days

Thursday 26 March 2020Quick Read

As announced by the Director-General of Health and Ministry of Health on 25 and 26 March, over the past two days a... read more about A further ten COVID-19 cases and one probable confirmed in Canterbury over the past two days»

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Featured – Media release

COVID-19 Alert Level Four – Updated hospital and clinic visitor policy

Thursday 26 March 2020Quick Read

Canterbury and West Coast DHBs Chief Executive David Meates has today announced further significant changes to the... read more about COVID-19 Alert Level Four – Updated hospital and clinic visitor policy»

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Featured – Media release

Another two cases of COVID-19 recorded in Canterbury

Tuesday 24 March 2020Quick Read

As announced by the Director-General of Health and Ministry of Health on 24 March, a further two people in Canterbury... read more about Another two cases of COVID-19 recorded in Canterbury»

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Featured – Media release

Canterbury DHB postpones non-urgent surgeries and non-urgent outpatient appointments, to focus on the COVID-19 response

Tuesday 24 March 2020Quick Read

In light of the Prime Minister’s announcement yesterday afternoon (Monday 23 March) that we have escalated to... read more about Canterbury DHB postpones non-urgent surgeries and non-urgent outpatient appointments, to focus on the COVID-19 response»

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Featured – Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Tuesday 24 March 2020

Tuesday 24 March 2020Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates provides an update on how the Canterbury Health System is... read more about CEO Update – Tuesday 24 March 2020»

Featured – Media release

Two further cases of COVID-19 in Canterbury

Tuesday 24 March 2020Quick Read

As announced by the Director-General of Health on 23 March, a further two people in Canterbury have tested positive for... read more about Two further cases of COVID-19 in Canterbury»

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Featured – Media release

Third case of COVID-19 confirmed in Canterbury

Sunday 22 March 2020Quick Read

As announced by the Director-General of the Ministry of Health on 22 March a third person in Canterbury has tested... read more about Third case of COVID-19 confirmed in Canterbury»

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Featured – Media release

Contextual information regarding airport handout given to disembarking passengers early in the COVID-19 outbreak

Saturday 21 March 2020Quick Read

To clarify misinformation circulating on some social media sites, please see below context around when a particular... read more about Contextual information regarding airport handout given to disembarking passengers early in the COVID-19 outbreak»

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Featured – Media release

Temporary changes to limit visitor numbers at Canterbury DHB facilities

Friday 20 March 2020

Canterbury DHB Chief Medical Officer Dr Sue Nightingale today announced significant temporary changes to the DHB’s... read more about Temporary changes to limit visitor numbers at Canterbury DHB facilities»

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Featured – Media release

Second case of COVID-19 confirmed in Canterbury

Friday 20 March 2020Quick Read

A US citizen in his 50s has tested positive for COVID-19, after travelling to New Zealand from the United States to... read more about Second case of COVID-19 confirmed in Canterbury»

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Featured – Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 16 March 2020

Monday 16 March 2020Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates provides the latest advice on COVID-19 and some of the ways the... read more about CEO Update – Monday 16 March 2020»

Featured – Media release

Passenger aboard the Golden Princess cruise ship berthed at Akaroa today being tested for COVID-19

Sunday 15 March 2020Quick Read

Passengers on board the Golden Princess are not being allowed off the ship which arrived in Akaroa Harbour this... read more about Passenger aboard the Golden Princess cruise ship berthed at Akaroa today being tested for COVID-19»

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Featured – Media release

If in doubt – don’t go out: Cantabrians urged to follow health advice when considering attending public events

Thursday 12 March 2020Quick Read

With a number of gatherings planned to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the events of 15 March 2019 this... read more about If in doubt – don’t go out: Cantabrians urged to follow health advice when considering attending public events»

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Featured – Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 9 March 2020

Monday 9 March 2020Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates shares some advice on looking after yourself and others as the... read more about CEO Update – Monday 9 March 2020»

Featured – Media release

Health warning removed for algal bloom in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Glentunnel

Tuesday 3 March 2020Quick Read

Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued... read more about Health warning removed for algal bloom in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Glentunnel»

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Featured – Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 2 March 2020

Monday 2 March 2020Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates provides an update on novel coronavirus COVID-19, including the... read more about CEO Update – Monday 2 March 2020»

Featured – Media release

Advice for shellfish gathering sites in Canterbury

Tuesday 25 February 2020Quick Read

Environment Canterbury monitors microbial water quality at coastal sites on a weekly basis over summer (November to... read more about Advice for shellfish gathering sites in Canterbury»

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Featured – Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 24 February 2020

Monday 24 February 2020Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates talks about the Hillmorton campus masterplan, which represents... read more about CEO Update – Monday 24 February 2020»

Featured – Media release

Health Warning – Algal Blooms in the Ashley/Rakahuri River

Tuesday 18 February 2020Quick Read

Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for the length of the... read more about Health Warning – Algal Blooms in the Ashley/Rakahuri River»

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Featured – Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 17 February 2020

Monday 17 February 2020Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates farewells Director of Nursing Heather Gray, looks at how a... read more about CEO Update – Monday 17 February 2020»

Featured – Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 10 February 2020

Monday 10 February 2020Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates talks about being smarter with how we spend every health dollar... read more about CEO Update – Monday 10 February 2020»

Featured – Media release

Health warning removed for algal bloom at Ashley/Rakahuri River at the Rangiora-Loburn Bridge

Monday 10 February 2020Quick Read

Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued... read more about Health warning removed for algal bloom at Ashley/Rakahuri River at the Rangiora-Loburn Bridge»

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Featured – Media release

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

Wednesday 5 February 2020Quick Read

Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after potentially... read more about Health Warning – Toxic Algal Bloom in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at the Whitecliffs Domain»

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Featured – Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 3 February 2020

Monday 3 February 2020Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates shares the latest travel advice on novel coronavirus and looks at... read more about CEO Update – Monday 3 February 2020»

Featured – Media release

Canterbury DHB’s public health team want to hear from anyone who dined at Madam Woo restaurant on 15 and 17 January, due to possible Hepatitis A exposure

Tuesday 28 January 2020Quick Read

Community and Public Health are advising people who ate at Madam Woo Christchurch (255 St Asaph Street) at any time on... read more about Canterbury DHB’s public health team want to hear from anyone who dined at Madam Woo restaurant on 15 and 17 January, due to possible Hepatitis A exposure»

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Featured – Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 27 January 2020

Monday 27 January 2020Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates shares how the Community and Public Health team is providing... read more about CEO Update – Monday 27 January 2020»

Featured – Media release

Canterbury DHB’s public health team providing advice on novel coronavirus to passengers arriving from Mainland China at Christchurch International Airport

Monday 27 January 2020Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community & Public Health team will have staff at Christchurch International Airport from today to... read more about Canterbury DHB’s public health team providing advice on novel coronavirus to passengers arriving from Mainland China at Christchurch International Airport»

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

Monday 27 January 2020Quick Read

Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for the... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the Ashley/Rakahuri River at SH1»

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Featured – Media release

Here Comes Heat!

Friday 24 January 2020Quick Read

Cantabrians are being urged to keep cool and hydrated during what looks set to be the region’s first stretch of... read more about Here Comes Heat!»

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Featured – Media release

Health Warning – Toxic Algal Bloom in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River downstream of the Whitecliffs Domain near picnic area

Tuesday 21 January 2020Quick Read

Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit have issued a health warning after potentially... read more about Health Warning – Toxic Algal Bloom in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River downstream of the Whitecliffs Domain near picnic area»

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