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.

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Public Health warning – Banks Peninsula tap water

Wednesday 22 December 2021Quick Read

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

Tuesday 21 December 2021

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CEO Update – Monday 20 December 2021

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New Central City Primary Birthing Unit for Christchurch

Monday 20 December 2021Quick Read

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Canterbury’s government agencies team up to support COVID-19 Care in the Community

Friday 17 December 2021Quick Read

Canterbury’s Regional Public Service Commissioner for Canterbury and the Chatham Islands, Ben Clark, said while... read more about Canterbury’s government agencies team up to support COVID-19 Care in the Community»

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Health Warning issued due to algal bloom in Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at Chamberlains Ford

Thursday 16 December 2021Quick Read

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

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Health warning removed for algal bloom in a tributary of the Waiau Uwha River near Waiau Township Bridge

Tuesday 14 December 2021Quick 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 a tributary of the Waiau Uwha River near Waiau Township Bridge»

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CEO Update – Monday 13 December 2021

Monday 13 December 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update While Canterbury is well prepared to have visitors from RED areas of New Zealand when... read more about CEO Update – Monday 13 December 2021»

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Health warning issued after algal bloom found in Kaiapoi River/Silverstream between Ohoka Road and Hayson Drive

Friday 10 December 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for Kaiapoi River/Silverstream between... read more about Health warning issued after algal bloom found in Kaiapoi River/Silverstream between Ohoka Road and Hayson Drive»

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Health warning issued after algal bloom found in Pegasus Lake

Friday 10 December 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 issued after algal bloom found in Pegasus Lake»

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CEO Update – Monday 6 December 2021

Monday 6 December 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update The countdown to Christmas is on. For many, that means entering a period when we have... read more about CEO Update – Monday 6 December 2021»

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Health Warning – Potentially toxic algal bloom in Wainono Lagoon

Saturday 4 December 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 – Potentially toxic algal bloom in Wainono Lagoon»

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Canterbury reaches 90 percent fully vaccinated milestone

Friday 3 December 2021Quick Read

Today the Canterbury community has reached the milestone of having 90 percent of our eligible population fully... read more about Canterbury reaches 90 percent fully vaccinated milestone»

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CEO Update – Monday 29 November 2021

Monday 29 November 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update This week we are preparing for more changes including the introduction of the... read more about CEO Update – Monday 29 November 2021»

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Health warning lifted for Waipara River at the Boys’ Brigade site

Wednesday 24 November 2021Quick Read

Our Community and Public Health unit has lifted its health warning for Waipara River at Boys’ Brigade site Canterbury... read more about Health warning lifted for Waipara River at the Boys’ Brigade site»

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CEO Update – Monday 22 November 2021

Monday 22 November 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update A diverse group of leaders gathered in Christchurch last week to brainstorm ideas and... read more about CEO Update – Monday 22 November 2021»

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COVID-19 testing continues to be available for Cantabrians

Friday 19 November 2021

With COVID-19 cases continuing to be reported in the region, Cantabrians are being reminded of the COVID-19 testing... read more about COVID-19 testing continues to be available for Cantabrians»

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Health Warning – Unsafe recreational water quality at Waipara River at Boys Brigade site

Thursday 18 November 2021Quick Read

Our Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after high levels of faecal bacteria were found in... read more about Health Warning – Unsafe recreational water quality at Waipara River at Boys Brigade site»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in tributary of Waiau Uwha River at the Waiau Township

Wednesday 17 November 2021Quick Read

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

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Cantabrians urged to get tested after notification of COVID-19 case

Wednesday 17 November 2021

Please attribute comment to Dr Helen Skinner, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, Canterbury DHB:... read more about Cantabrians urged to get tested after notification of COVID-19 case»

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CEO Update – Monday 15 November 2021

Monday 15 November 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update COVID-19 vaccinations dominate again this week. Peter shares a video produced by some... read more about CEO Update – Monday 15 November 2021»

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CEO Update – Monday 8 November 2021

Monday 8 November 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update Peter offers special thanks to everyone who coordinated or supported our response to... read more about CEO Update – Monday 8 November 2021»

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Canterbury DHB makes changes to visitor restrictions following sixth day of no new community cases

Thursday 4 November 2021

Please attribute comment to Tracey Maisey, Canterbury DHB Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) Controller: Following a... read more about Canterbury DHB makes changes to visitor restrictions following sixth day of no new community cases»

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Health advice following fire at Bromley wastewater treatment plant

Tuesday 2 November 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health Unit is providing the Canterbury community with some practical advice... read more about Health advice following fire at Bromley wastewater treatment plant»

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CEO Update – Monday 1 November 2021

Monday 1 November 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update The DHB’s plans to respond to a resurgence of COVID-19 were put to the test last... read more about CEO Update – Monday 1 November 2021»

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Smoke from fire at Bromley wastewater treatment plant

Monday 1 November 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a public health warning for smoke from the fire at the... read more about Smoke from fire at Bromley wastewater treatment plant»

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COVID-19 testing urged in Canterbury following recent wastewater detections

Monday 1 November 2021Quick Read

With the Ministry of Health confirming the detection of COVID-19 in two new wastewater samples collected in... read more about COVID-19 testing urged in Canterbury following recent wastewater detections»

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Visiting Canterbury DHB facilities still limited, due to COVID-19 cases and Locations of Interest in the region

Monday 1 November 2021

Visitor access to all Canterbury DHB health facilities will remain restricted until at least 11:59pm Thursday 4... read more about Visiting Canterbury DHB facilities still limited, due to COVID-19 cases and Locations of Interest in the region»

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Featured – Media release

COVID-19 testing continues to be available for Cantabrians

Friday 29 October 2021

With COVID-19 cases continuing to be reported in the region, Cantabrians are being reminded of the COVID-19 testing... read more about COVID-19 testing continues to be available for Cantabrians»

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Canterbury DHB updates visitor restrictions following confirmation of COVID-19 cases in region

Thursday 28 October 2021

With the confirmation of COVID-19 cases in Christchurch, visitor access to all Canterbury DHB health facilities will be... read more about Canterbury DHB updates visitor restrictions following confirmation of COVID-19 cases in region»

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Cantabrians urged to get tested after notification of two COVID-19 cases

Thursday 28 October 2021Quick Read

Please attribute comment to Dr Helen Skinner, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, Canterbury DHB:... read more about Cantabrians urged to get tested after notification of two COVID-19 cases»

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CEO Update – Tuesday 26 October

Tuesday 26 October 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update New Zealand’s highest altitude vaccination clinic was held in Arthur’s Pass last... read more about CEO Update – Tuesday 26 October»

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

Tuesday 19 October 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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CEO Update – Monday 18 October 2021

Monday 18 October 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update A spectacularly successful Super Saturday saw more than 17,000 Cantabrians roll up... read more about CEO Update – Monday 18 October 2021»

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Cantabrians urged to get vaccinated on Super Saturday

Wednesday 13 October 2021

Please attribute comment to Dr Helen Skinner, Senior Responsible Officer for Canterbury’s COVID-19 response: With... read more about Cantabrians urged to get vaccinated on Super Saturday»

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CEO Update – Monday 11 October 2021

Monday 11 October 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update 16 October is ‘Super Saturday’ across Aotearoa with the goal of vaccinating... read more about CEO Update – Monday 11 October 2021»

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CEO Update – Monday 4 October 2021

Monday 4 October 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update Today Peter celebrates our vaccination wins and acknowledges the hard mahi required... read more about CEO Update – Monday 4 October 2021»

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Canterbury’s vaccination roll out accelerates with reopening of drive-through clinic

Friday 1 October 2021Quick Read

Cantabrians have another opportunity to receive their vaccinations from the comfort of their own vehicles with a... read more about Canterbury’s vaccination roll out accelerates with reopening of drive-through clinic»

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CEO Update – Monday 27 September 2021

Monday 27 September 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update Today marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week and Peter encourages us all... read more about CEO Update – Monday 27 September 2021»

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Vaccination roll out steps up another gear in the Selwyn District

Friday 24 September 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB and the Selwyn District Council are pleased to be able to confirm a series of drop-in vaccination... read more about Vaccination roll out steps up another gear in the Selwyn District»

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