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.

1113 news items.

Featured – Media release

Health Warning – Algal bloom in Lake Pegasus

Friday 19 February 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 Lake Pegasus»

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Canterbury DHB – Changes to visiting at Alert Level 2

Tuesday 16 February 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB has made changes to its visitor policy effective from tomorrow, Tuesday 16 February 2021.  These... read more about Canterbury DHB – Changes to visiting at Alert Level 2»

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Health Warning – Algal bloom in Hakatere/Ashburton River at Boundary Road and Hapua (river mouth)

Monday 15 February 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for the Hakatere/Ashburton River at... read more about Health Warning – Algal bloom in Hakatere/Ashburton River at Boundary Road and Hapua (river mouth)»

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Featured – Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 15 February 2021

Monday 15 February 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update Chief Executive Peter Bramley thanks everyone for the warm welcome on his first day... read more about CEO Update – Monday 15 February 2021»

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Surgery and outpatient appointments to go ahead at Canterbury DHB facilities tomorrow

Sunday 14 February 2021Quick Read

Planned surgery and outpatient appointments will go ahead in Canterbury as planned tomorrow 15 February 2021. However,... read more about Surgery and outpatient appointments to go ahead at Canterbury DHB facilities tomorrow»

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Health Warning – Precautionary boil water notice in Akaroa – seek health advice if you’re unwell

Sunday 14 February 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB Medical Officer of Health, Dr Cheryl Brunton, says while the risk to people’s health is believed to be... read more about Health Warning – Precautionary boil water notice in Akaroa – seek health advice if you’re unwell»

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Health Warning – Health warning removed for algal bloom at Lake Pegasus

Friday 12 February 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for Lake Pegasus... read more about Health Warning – Health warning removed for algal bloom at Lake Pegasus»

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Health Warning – Algal bloom in Hakatere/Ashburton River at SH1

Wednesday 10 February 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for Hakatere/Ashburton River at SH1.... read more about Health Warning – Algal bloom in Hakatere/Ashburton River at SH1»

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Featured – Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Tuesday 9 February 2021

Tuesday 9 February 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant shares a smart cost saving initiative that will... read more about CEO Update – Tuesday 9 February 2021»

Featured – Media release

Health warning lifted at Glen Bay, Akaroa

Saturday 6 February 2021Quick Read

MEDIA RELEASE: Health warning lifted at Glen Bay, Akaroa 6 February 2021 Canterbury District Health Board’s Community... read more about Health warning lifted at Glen Bay, Akaroa»

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Christchurch Human Milk Bank celebrates seven years

Thursday 4 February 2021Quick Read

Today marks seven years of Canterbury DHB’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) operating the first human milk bank... read more about Christchurch Human Milk Bank celebrates seven years»

Featured – Media release

Health warning lifted for algal bloom in the Waikirikiri/ Selwyn River at Chamberlains Ford

Tuesday 2 February 2021Quick Read

MEDIA RELEASE: Health warning removed for algal bloom in the Waikirikiri/ Selwyn River at Chamberlains Ford. 2 January... read more about Health warning lifted for algal bloom in the Waikirikiri/ Selwyn River at Chamberlains Ford»

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Featured – Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 1 February 2021

Monday 1 February 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant focuses on the importance of immunisation as 2021... read more about CEO Update – Monday 1 February 2021»

Featured – Media release

Health warning and advice: Smoke and fumes from large tyre fire in Amberley

Friday 29 January 2021Quick Read

PUBLIC HEALTH WARNING – SMOKE FROM FIRE IN RACECOURSE ROAD NEAR AMBERLEY Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public... read more about Health warning and advice: Smoke and fumes from large tyre fire in Amberley»

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Health warning issued for algal bloom in the Hakatere/Ashburton River at Hills Road

Friday 29 January 2021Quick Read

Effective from 29 January, Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for... read more about Health warning issued for algal bloom in the Hakatere/Ashburton River at Hills Road»

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Health warning removed for algal bloom at Lake Clearwater, Ashburton

Wednesday 27 January 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for Lake... read more about Health warning removed for algal bloom at Lake Clearwater, Ashburton»

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Health Warning – algal bloom in Rakahuri/Ashley River at Ashley-Loburn Bridge

Wednesday 27 January 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for Rakahuri/Ashley River at... read more about Health Warning – algal bloom in Rakahuri/Ashley River at Ashley-Loburn Bridge»

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To swim or not to swim

Wednesday 27 January 2021Quick Read

This week’s stretch of hot weather serves as a good reminder that the end of January and right through the month of... read more about To swim or not to swim»

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Health warning – unsafe recreational water quality at Glen Bay, Akaroa

Tuesday 26 January 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after high levels of faecal bacteria... read more about Health warning – unsafe recreational water quality at Glen Bay, Akaroa»

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Health Warning – Cyanobacteria bloom in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Coes Ford

Tuesday 26 January 2021Quick Read

Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for... read more about Health Warning – Cyanobacteria bloom in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Coes Ford»

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Featured – Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 25 January 2021

Monday 25 January 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant reminds us to scan, scan, scan after yesterday's... read more about CEO Update – Monday 25 January 2021»

Featured – Media release

The heat is on!

Monday 25 January 2021Quick Read

Cantabrians are being urged to keep cool and hydrated during a stretch of sweltering temperatures forecast for the... read more about The heat is on!»

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CEO Update – Monday 18 January 2021

Monday 18 January 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant welcomes in the new year and asks us all to... read more about CEO Update – Monday 18 January 2021»

Featured – Media release

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

Monday 11 January 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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Featured – Media release

New charges for short-stay parking at Waipapa

Friday 8 January 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s move into the new Waipapa building has provided additional short-stay public car parks for use when... read more about New charges for short-stay parking at Waipapa»

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Serving up a festive treat for Canterbury patients

Thursday 24 December 2020Quick Read

The highlights of a kiwi Christmas can range from backyard cricket to a trip to the beach. But one thing that connects... read more about Serving up a festive treat for Canterbury patients»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at Chamberlains Ford

Wednesday 23 December 2020Quick Read

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

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Appointment of Chief Executive, Canterbury and West Coast DHBs

Wednesday 23 December 2020

A message from Board Chair, Sir John Hansen Appointment of Chief Executive, Canterbury and West Coast DHBs I am very... read more about Appointment of Chief Executive, Canterbury and West Coast DHBs»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Clearwater, Ashburton Lakes Basin, Ashburton

Monday 21 December 2020Quick 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 Lake Clearwater, Ashburton Lakes Basin, Ashburton»

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Featured – Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 21 December 2020

Monday 21 December 2020Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant and Board Chair Sir John Hansen thank everyone in... read more about CEO Update – Monday 21 December 2020»

Featured – Media release

Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Waiau River at Waiau Bridge

Wednesday 16 December 2020Quick Read

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

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

Wednesday 16 December 2020Quick 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 available to Cantabrians wherever they go this summer»

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Health Warning – Smoke from fire in Clifton on Port Hills

Tuesday 15 December 2020Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a public health warning for smoke from the fire located... read more about Health Warning – Smoke from fire in Clifton on Port Hills»

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CEO Update – Monday 14 December 2020

Monday 14 December 2020Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant thanks all those working in the managed isolation... read more about CEO Update – Monday 14 December 2020»

Featured – Media release

Health Warning – Smoke from fires in Port Hills Road, Hillsborough, Christchurch

Saturday 12 December 2020Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a public health warning for smoke from the fire located... read more about Health Warning – Smoke from fires in Port Hills Road, Hillsborough, Christchurch»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Hurunui River at State Highway 1

Thursday 10 December 2020Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for the Hurunui River at State Highway... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Hurunui River at State Highway 1»

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Canterbury Serious Adverse Events 2019/20

Thursday 10 December 2020Quick 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 2019/20»

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New Family Health and Urgent Care Centre coming to North Canterbury

Wednesday 9 December 2020

A new health centre for North Canterbury will soon be built as part of the Canterbury DHB’s Rangiora Health Hub. The... read more about New Family Health and Urgent Care Centre coming to North Canterbury»

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Featured – Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 7 December 2020

Monday 7 December 2020Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant outlines plans for a fit-for-purpose outpatient... read more about CEO Update – Monday 7 December 2020»

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Cutting-edge breast cancer research among national grants awarded to Canterbury and West Coast DHBs

Monday 7 December 2020

Canterbury and West Coast DHBs have attracted a broad array of research funding to benefit local and New Zealand health... read more about Cutting-edge breast cancer research among national grants awarded to Canterbury and West Coast DHBs»

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