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

More COVID-19 information

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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.

1087 news items.

Media release

Voice-activated help for some Canterbury hospital patients

Tuesday 5 February 2019

From today some patients at Christchurch’s Burwood Hospital will be using smart speakers to assist with contacting a... read more about Voice-activated help for some Canterbury hospital patients»

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Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 4 February 2019

Monday 4 February 2019Quick Read

In this week's CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates celebrates the official opening of Christchurch Outpatients... read more about CEO Update – Monday 4 February 2019»

Media release

Minister of Health Officially opens Christchurch Outpatients building

Thursday 31 January 2019Quick Read

The new Christchurch Outpatients facility at 2 Oxford Terrace was officially opened by the Minister of Health Hon Dr... read more about Minister of Health Officially opens Christchurch Outpatients building»

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Ministers open Manawa, healthcare training facility

Thursday 31 January 2019Quick Read

Minister of Health Dr David Clark and Minister of Education Chris Hipkins jointly opened Manawa health research and... read more about Ministers open Manawa, healthcare training facility»

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Health warning removed for algal bloom in the Otukaikino/Waimakariri confluence near SH1 and Main North Road bridges

Wednesday 30 January 2019Quick 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 the Otukaikino/Waimakariri confluence near SH1 and Main North Road bridges»

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Media release

Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Pegasus

Tuesday 29 January 2019Quick Read

The Community and Public Health division of Canterbury District Health Board has issued a health warning after... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Pegasus»

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Media release

Care around the clock to continue throughout junior doctors’ strike

Tuesday 29 January 2019Quick Read

To be attributed to: Paul Lamb, Acting Chief People Officer, Canterbury DHB With the New Zealand Resident Doctors’... read more about Care around the clock to continue throughout junior doctors’ strike»

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Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 28 January 2019

Monday 28 January 2019Quick Read

In this week's CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates welcomes eight interns with learning disabilities who have... read more about CEO Update – Monday 28 January 2019»

Media release

Health Warning – Toxic Algal Bloom in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River downstream of the Glentunnel Swimming Hole

Thursday 24 January 2019Quick 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 Glentunnel Swimming Hole»

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Health Warning – Toxic Algal Bloom in the Waipara River at Teviotdale

Thursday 24 January 2019Quick Read

Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit have issued a health warning for the Waipara... read more about Health Warning – Toxic Algal Bloom in the Waipara River at Teviotdale»

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Media release

New Café completes Outpatients facilities

Wednesday 23 January 2019Quick Read

Gourmet sandwiches, fresh salads, quality Allpress Espresso coffee and a relaxing atmosphere. That’s a selection of... read more about New Café completes Outpatients facilities»

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Media release

A second planned junior doctors’ strike will affect some surgery and outpatient clinics planned for next week

Wednesday 23 January 2019Quick Read

Members of the New Zealand Resident Doctors’ Association are planning a second strike for 48 hours from 8am on... read more about A second planned junior doctors’ strike will affect some surgery and outpatient clinics planned for next week»

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Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 21 January 2019

Monday 21 January 2019Quick Read

In this week's CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates shares how Canterbury’s integrated health system is being... read more about CEO Update – Monday 21 January 2019»

Media release

Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the Otukaikino/Waimakariri confluence near SH1 and Main North Road bridges

Tuesday 15 January 2019Quick Read

Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit have issued a health warning after potentially... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the Otukaikino/Waimakariri confluence near SH1 and Main North Road bridges»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the Ashley / Rakahuri River near Rangiora-Loburn Bridge

Tuesday 15 January 2019Quick Read

Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit have issued a health warning after potentially... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the Ashley / Rakahuri River near Rangiora-Loburn Bridge»

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Media release

Care around the clock to continue throughout junior doctors’ strike

Monday 14 January 2019Quick Read

To be attributed to: Michael Frampton, Chief People Officer, Canterbury DHB With the New Zealand Resident Doctors’... read more about Care around the clock to continue throughout junior doctors’ strike»

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Canterbury DHB sets up 0800 number for people to check if their planned surgery or outpatient appointment is affected by the junior doctors’ strike action on the 15th and 16th January

Thursday 10 January 2019Quick Read

Please attribute to Michael Frampton, Chief People Officer, Canterbury DHB People who have surgery or an outpatient... read more about Canterbury DHB sets up 0800 number for people to check if their planned surgery or outpatient appointment is affected by the junior doctors’ strike action on the 15th and 16th January»

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Public Health Alert

Health warning lifted at Sandy Bay, Canterbury

Tuesday 8 January 2019Quick Read

Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its health warning at Sandy Bay.... read more about Health warning lifted at Sandy Bay, Canterbury»

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Media release

Planned junior doctor’s strike will affect some surgery and outpatients clinics planned for next Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th of January

Tuesday 8 January 2019Quick Read

Members of the New Zealand Resident Doctors’ Association are planning to strike for 48 hours from 7am on Tuesday... read more about Planned junior doctor’s strike will affect some surgery and outpatients clinics planned for next Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th of January»

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Public Health Alert

Health Warning: Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Sandy Bay

Monday 31 December 2018Quick Read

Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after very high... read more about Health Warning: Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Sandy Bay»

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Festive fare for patients on Christmas Day

Monday 24 December 2018Quick Read

If you thought planning and cooking a Christmas meal for the whanau was a big undertaking, spare a thought for... read more about Festive fare for patients on Christmas Day»

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Care around the clock continues over the holidays

Friday 21 December 2018Quick 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 continues over the holidays»

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Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 17 December 2018

Monday 17 December 2018Quick Read

In this week's CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates reflects on a busy 2018 and some of its achievements and... read more about CEO Update – Monday 17 December 2018»

Media release

Improving patient care the focus of Annual Quality Awards

Monday 17 December 2018Quick Read

The recent Canterbury Health System Quality Improvement and Innovation Awards recognised and showcased how changes have... read more about Improving patient care the focus of Annual Quality Awards»

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Te Mana Ora Newsletter – December 2018

Friday 14 December 2018Quick Read

This newsletter is produced by Community and Public Health as a vehicle for promoting positive korero on hauora Māori... read more about Te Mana Ora Newsletter – December 2018»

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Media release

Popular Christchurch eatery joins the Fresh Air Project

Thursday 13 December 2018Quick Read

Fush eatery in Wigram is the latest venue to go smokefree as part of the Fresh Air Project, a collaboration between the... read more about Popular Christchurch eatery joins the Fresh Air Project»

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Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 10 December 2018

Monday 10 December 2018Quick Read

In this week's CEO Update… David congratulates the entrants of this year’s Quality Improvement and Innovation... read more about CEO Update – Monday 10 December 2018»

Media release

Hospital Shuttle Marks One Million Passengers

Friday 7 December 2018Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s hospital shuttle marks a significant milestone this week. The shuttle service has helped one million... read more about Hospital Shuttle Marks One Million Passengers»

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Canterbury Serious Adverse Events 2017/18

Friday 7 December 2018Quick 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 2017/18»

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Early Childhood Education Sunsmartest

Thursday 6 December 2018Quick Read

Early childhood educators are creative and conscientious in protecting young children from skin damage from our harsh... read more about Early Childhood Education Sunsmartest»

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Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 3 December 2018

Monday 3 December 2018Quick Read

In this week's CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates reflects on the government’s announcement that it has... read more about CEO Update – Monday 3 December 2018»

Media release

Work heats up for Can Do Catering employees

Monday 3 December 2018Quick Read

With the run-up to Christmas, this is the busiest week of the year for a unique catering enterprise in Christchurch.... read more about Work heats up for Can Do Catering employees»

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Canterbury Wellbeing Indicators Continue Upward Trend

Wednesday 28 November 2018Quick Read

Quality of life continues to improve for greater Christchurch residents, according to the latest wellbeing indicators.... read more about Canterbury Wellbeing Indicators Continue Upward Trend»

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Canterbury DHB welcomes quadruplets born at Christchurch Women’s Hospital

Tuesday 27 November 2018Quick Read

Christchurch Women’s Hospital (CWH) is celebrating the recent arrival of quadruplets, born at its maternity unit to a... read more about Canterbury DHB welcomes quadruplets born at Christchurch Women’s Hospital»

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Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 26 November 2018

Monday 26 November 2018Quick Read

In this week's CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates talks about how Canterbury DHB is a public sector leader when... read more about CEO Update – Monday 26 November 2018»

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Kiwi Ingenuity Bolsters Health Education Toolbox

Tuesday 20 November 2018Quick Read

What do you get when you combine a cheap Android tablet, some skilled wood carving, grey paint, an old bedside hospital... read more about Kiwi Ingenuity Bolsters Health Education Toolbox»

Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 19 November 2018

Monday 19 November 2018Quick Read

In this week's CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates celebrates the upcoming launch of the book Rising from the... read more about CEO Update – Monday 19 November 2018»

Media release

Enjoy Cup Day at Riccarton Park, and drink responsibly

Thursday 15 November 2018Quick Read

A collaborative multi-agency approach aims to ensure Cup Day 2018 at Riccarton Park is a safe and enjoyable experience... read more about Enjoy Cup Day at Riccarton Park, and drink responsibly»

Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 12 November 2018

Monday 12 November 2018Quick Read

In this week's CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates reflects on Canterbury DHB’s 2017/18 performance against... read more about CEO Update – Monday 12 November 2018»

WellNow Canterbury Magazine

WellNow Canterbury – Spring 2018

Friday 9 November 2018Quick Read

WellNow Canterbury is our community health magazine which goes to every Canterbury mailbox twice a year. This spring... read more about WellNow Canterbury – Spring 2018»

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