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.

1031 news items.

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CEO Update – Monday 14 March 2022

Monday 14 March 2022Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update With Managed Isolation and Quarantine facilities beginning to scale down, Peter... read more about CEO Update – Monday 14 March 2022»

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Some Canterbury health services deferred as DHB staffing impacted by COVID-19

Monday 14 March 2022Quick Read

As the number of active cases of Omicron continues to rise in our community, more Canterbury DHB staff are contracting... read more about Some Canterbury health services deferred as DHB staffing impacted by COVID-19»

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New waiata released to encourage children and their families to get vaccinated

Thursday 10 March 2022Quick Read

A new waiata has been released to encourage all our whānau to get vaccinated, including their tamariki. Dr Seán... read more about New waiata released to encourage children and their families to get vaccinated»

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New community Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) pick up point opened in Rolleston

Wednesday 9 March 2022Quick Read

A new community Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) pick up point has opened today at Factory Drive off Iport Drive in the IPort... read more about New community Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) pick up point opened in Rolleston»

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CEO Update – Monday 07 March 2022

Monday 7 March 2022Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update With more than 10,000 COVID-19 cases in Canterbury Peter is happy to see that our... read more about CEO Update – Monday 07 March 2022»

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Canterbury DHB confirms first cases of COVID-19 on Chatham Islands

Sunday 6 March 2022Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Emergency Coordination Centre Controller, Dr Helen Skinner confirmed this afternoon that two Chatham... read more about Canterbury DHB confirms first cases of COVID-19 on Chatham Islands»

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New RAT collection site to open in Canterbury tomorrow

Sunday 6 March 2022Quick Read

A sixth community Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) pick up point opens tomorrow at 11am at the Christchurch Arena. Entry for... read more about New RAT collection site to open in Canterbury tomorrow»

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Tomorrow’s industrial action called off – services starting to be reinstated at Canterbury and West Coast DHBs

Thursday 3 March 2022Quick Read

An Employment Court ruling has called a stop to tomorrow’s planned strike by Allied, Public Health, Scientific and... read more about Tomorrow’s industrial action called off – services starting to be reinstated at Canterbury and West Coast DHBs»

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Expect delays and changes to DHB services during tomorrow’s planned strike by PSA members

Thursday 3 March 2022Quick Read

Patients of Canterbury and West Coast DHBs can expect to see delays and changes to services during this week’s strike... read more about Expect delays and changes to DHB services during tomorrow’s planned strike by PSA members»

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New COVID-19 testing centre to open in Rangiora from 9am Thursday 03 March

Tuesday 1 March 2022Quick Read

New COVID-19 testing centre to open in Rangiora from 9am Thursday 03 March To help meet high public demand for testing,... read more about New COVID-19 testing centre to open in Rangiora from 9am Thursday 03 March»

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Patients in Canterbury rural health facilities to be temporarily relocated

Tuesday 1 March 2022Quick Read

As part of its COVID-19 contingency planning and with the support of the Board, Canterbury DHB will be temporarily... read more about Patients in Canterbury rural health facilities to be temporarily relocated»

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CEO Update – Monday 28 February 2022

Monday 28 February 2022Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update Our COVID-19 cases continue to grow each day as projected, and we remain on track to... read more about CEO Update – Monday 28 February 2022»

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Additional screening for patients being admitted to Canterbury DHB hospital and maternity facilities

Friday 25 February 2022Quick Read

With Aotearoa New Zealand moving to Phase 3 of the Omicron response and rapid antigen tests (RATs) being rolled out... read more about Additional screening for patients being admitted to Canterbury DHB hospital and maternity facilities»

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Primary care clinics encouraging Cantabrians to get their boosters

Friday 25 February 2022Quick Read

As the number of community cases is rapidly rises in Canterbury, some primary care clinics (general... read more about Primary care clinics encouraging Cantabrians to get their boosters»

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New COVID-19 testing centre opens in Wigram from 10am Tuesday 22 Feb

Monday 21 February 2022Quick Read

New COVID-19 testing centre opens in Wigram from 10am Tuesday 22 Feb To help meet high public demand for testing, an... read more about New COVID-19 testing centre opens in Wigram from 10am Tuesday 22 Feb»

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CEO Update – Monday 21 February 2022

Monday 21 February 2022Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update With new community COVID-19 cases across Aotearoa now exceeding 2000 a day and... read more about CEO Update – Monday 21 February 2022»

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Cantabrians urged to make bookings to get their boosters

Monday 21 February 2022Quick Read

Cantabrians are being urged to make bookings to get their boosters as soon as they become eligible, says Tracey Maisey,... read more about Cantabrians urged to make bookings to get their boosters»

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Canterbury DHB updates its visitor policy

Monday 21 February 2022

  Please attribute comment to Tracey Maisey, Incident Controller, Canterbury DHB Emergency Coordination Centre... read more about Canterbury DHB updates its visitor policy»

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Health warning lifted at Akaroa Main Beach

Monday 21 February 2022Quick Read

Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its health warning at Akaroa Main... read more about Health warning lifted at Akaroa Main Beach»

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Health warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Akaroa Main Beach

Friday 18 February 2022Quick Read

Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after high levels of... read more about Health warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Akaroa Main Beach»

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

Friday 18 February 2022Quick 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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Health warning removed for algal bloom in Te Roto o Wairewa/Lake Forsyth

Tuesday 15 February 2022Quick Read

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

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CEO Update – Monday 14 February 2022

Monday 14 February 2022Quick Read

  In this edition of the CEO Update It’s Valentine’s Day and there is a lot to love, including our preparation... read more about CEO Update – Monday 14 February 2022»

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CEO Update – Tuesday 8 February 2022

Tuesday 8 February 2022Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update Just as the West Coast avoided the predicted severe flooding, we managed to get... read more about CEO Update – Tuesday 8 February 2022»

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Health Warning – Algal bloom in Te Waihora (Lake Ellesmere)

Tuesday 8 February 2022Quick 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 Waihora (Lake Ellesmere)»

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CEO Update – Monday 31 January 2022

Monday 31 January 2022Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update We remain focused on preparing the health system, our people and our community for... read more about CEO Update – Monday 31 January 2022»

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Health Warning – Algal bloom in Rakahuri/Ashley River at the Rangiora-Loburn Bridge

Wednesday 26 January 2022Quick Read

Our Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for the Rakahuri/Ashley River at the Rangiora-Loburn... read more about Health Warning – Algal bloom in Rakahuri/Ashley River at the Rangiora-Loburn Bridge»

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CEO Update – Monday 24 January 2022

Monday 24 January 2022Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update With the whole country now in traffic light setting RED and Omicron emerging in the... read more about CEO Update – Monday 24 January 2022»

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Surgical masks introduced for all DHB staff and visitors

Sunday 23 January 2022

Under the RED setting, it’s business as usual with surgery and outpatient appointments going ahead, and only minor... read more about Surgical masks introduced for all DHB staff and visitors»

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Health Warning – Algal bloom in Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at Glentunnel

Tuesday 18 January 2022Quick Read

Our Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for the Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at Glentunnel. The... read more about Health Warning – Algal bloom in Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at Glentunnel»

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Bookings strongly recommended for tamariki COVID-19 immunisations

Friday 14 January 2022Quick Read

From Monday, parents or caregivers of 5 to 11-year-olds can get their tamariki immunised against COVID-19, says Dr... read more about Bookings strongly recommended for tamariki COVID-19 immunisations»

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Health warning removed for algal bloom at Silverstream/Kaiapoi River between Ohoka Road and Hayson Drive

Friday 14 January 2022Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued along the... read more about Health warning removed for algal bloom at Silverstream/Kaiapoi River between Ohoka Road and Hayson Drive»

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Health Warning removed for algal bloom in Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at Chamberlains Ford

Monday 10 January 2022Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued along the... read more about Health Warning removed for algal bloom in Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at Chamberlains Ford»

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Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality in Waikirikiri (Selwyn River) at Glentunnel

Saturday 1 January 2022Quick Read

Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after high levels of... read more about Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality in Waikirikiri (Selwyn River) at Glentunnel»

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Health warning removed for Te Roto o Waihora (Lake Ellesmere) at Lakeside Domain

Friday 31 December 2021Quick Read

Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its health warning for Te Roto o... read more about Health warning removed for Te Roto o Waihora (Lake Ellesmere) at Lakeside Domain»

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Keeping yourself safe with COVID-19 in the Community

Thursday 30 December 2021

There are a number of things you can do to keep yourself safe while out and about in Canterbury. Mask up – wearing a... read more about Keeping yourself safe with COVID-19 in the Community»

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COVID-19 testing locations over Christmas weekend

Friday 24 December 2021Quick Read

Locations of interest in relation to today’s case will be posted to the Ministry of Health website. Every new... read more about COVID-19 testing locations over Christmas weekend»

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Canterbury patients to be treated to a festive feast this Christmas

Friday 24 December 2021Quick Read

If you thought planning and cooking a Christmas meal for the whānau was a big undertaking, spare a thought for... read more about Canterbury patients to be treated to a festive feast this Christmas»

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Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality in Te Roto o Waihora (Lake Ellesmere) at Lakeside Domain

Wednesday 22 December 2021Quick Read

Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after high levels of... read more about Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality in Te Roto o Waihora (Lake Ellesmere) at Lakeside Domain»

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Public Health warning – Banks Peninsula tap water

Wednesday 22 December 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB Medical Officer of Health, Dr Ramon Pink, says there is a risk to public health following the prolonged... read more about Public Health warning – Banks Peninsula tap water»

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