VISITING HOSPITAL

All hospital visitors are encouraged to wear a medical face mask. Expand this message for information about visiting hospital. 

Last updated:
31 October 2024

Some visitor restrictions for all Health New Zealand | 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 we encourage 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 are advised to not visit our facilities if they are unwell. We advise that you 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 encouraged to be worn at all sites. Masks will be provided if you don’t have one.
  • Please practice hand hygiene with provided alcohol-based hand rub/gel

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 a surgical mask as a minimum – please use surgical masks provided.

All of our Hospitals

Visiting hours for our hospitals have returned to pre COVID-19 hours.

All visitors are encouraged to wear a medical face mask.

Parents/caregivers can be with their child in hospital and visitors are now allowed, except for the Children’s Haematology and Oncology Day stay where visitor restrictions might apply.

Patients and visitors can also read the additional COVID-19 related visiting guidelines .

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Read all of the latest Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury media releases. For media contacts and guidelines, see information for media.

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Featured – Media release

Live stream update from Canterbury DHB today at 1pm

Saturday 16 March 2019Quick Read

Canterbury DHB Chief Executive David Meates, together with Chief of Surgery, Mr Greg Robertson will provide an update... read more about Live stream update from Canterbury DHB today at 1pm»

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48 patients with gunshot wounds being treated at Christchurch Hospital after firearms incident

Friday 15 March 2019Quick Read

Please attribute comments to David Meates, Chief Executive, Canterbury District Health Board Forty-eight patients,... read more about 48 patients with gunshot wounds being treated at Christchurch Hospital after firearms incident»

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Canterbury Measles update – 28 cases and 12 under investigation

Thursday 14 March 2019Quick Read

The number of measles cases in Canterbury remains at 28, with 12 under investigation. Canterbury Medical Officer of... read more about Canterbury Measles update – 28 cases and 12 under investigation»

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Measles vaccines arrive in Canterbury

Wednesday 13 March 2019Quick Read

Eighteen thousand doses of the MMR vaccine arrived in Canterbury this morning, and another 9,000 doses are expected to... read more about Measles vaccines arrive in Canterbury»

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Twenty-five measles cases now confirmed in Canterbury

Monday 11 March 2019

The number of confirmed cases of measles in Canterbury now stands at twenty-five and is likely to rise further over the... read more about Twenty-five measles cases now confirmed in Canterbury»

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Fifteen measles cases now confirmed in Canterbury

Friday 8 March 2019

The number of confirmed cases of measles in Canterbury now stands at fifteen and is likely to rise further over the... read more about Fifteen measles cases now confirmed in Canterbury»

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Fourteen measles cases now confirmed in Canterbury

Thursday 7 March 2019Quick Read

The number of confirmed cases of measles in Canterbury now stands at fourteen and is likely to rise still further over... read more about Fourteen measles cases now confirmed in Canterbury»

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Seven measles cases now confirmed in Canterbury

Monday 4 March 2019Quick Read

Two further cases of measles have been identified in Canterbury bringing the total of confirmed cases to seven. The two... read more about Seven measles cases now confirmed in Canterbury»

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Fifth measles case confirmed in Canterbury

Friday 1 March 2019Quick Read

A fifth measles case has been confirmed in Canterbury – a pre-schooler from Rangiora. Four of the five confirmed... read more about Fifth measles case confirmed in Canterbury»

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Canterbury DHB thrilled with announcement of funding for new facilities

Thursday 28 February 2019Quick Read

Canterbury DHB Chief Executive David Meates, has welcomed today’s announcement from the Prime Minister of around $79... read more about Canterbury DHB thrilled with announcement of funding for new facilities»

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Fourth measles case confirmed in Canterbury

Thursday 28 February 2019Quick Read

A fourth measles case has been confirmed in Canterbury – a young woman who, like two of the other three confirmed... read more about Fourth measles case confirmed in Canterbury»

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Measles cases confirmed in Canterbury

Tuesday 26 February 2019

Three measles cases have been confirmed in the past four days in the Canterbury region. The three confirmed cases come... read more about Measles cases confirmed in Canterbury»

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Reminder – Health Warnings in place for Algal Blooms at various sites in Canterbury

Thursday 21 February 2019Quick Read

Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit would like to remind the public that health... read more about Reminder – Health Warnings in place for Algal Blooms at various sites in Canterbury»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the Ashley/ Rakahuri River near the State Highway 1 Bridge

Tuesday 5 February 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 the State Highway 1 Bridge»

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Serving up a festive treat for Canterbury patients

Friday 22 December 2023Quick Read

If you thought planning and cooking a Christmas meal for the whānau was a big undertaking, spare a thought for Te... read more about Serving up a festive treat for Canterbury patients»

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Senior doctors strike Tuesday 5 September, 12 midday to 2pm

Friday 1 September 2023Quick Read

Senior doctors and dentists employed by Te Whatu Ora, who are members of ASMS*, have advised they are planning to... read more about Senior doctors strike Tuesday 5 September, 12 midday to 2pm»

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New Zealand Nurses Organisation members strike withdrawn

Monday 7 August 2023Quick Read

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) has advised that the industrial action planned for Wednesday 9 August has... read more about New Zealand Nurses Organisation members strike withdrawn»

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Christchurch Hospital’s Emergency Department under significant pressure

Tuesday 11 July 2023Quick Read

The Emergency Department at Christchurch Hospital is currently under significant pressure. Yesterday the ED team saw... read more about Christchurch Hospital’s Emergency Department under significant pressure»

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Kurawaka Waipapa tells unique stories through its design and finishes

Thursday 22 June 2023Quick Read

  Kurawaka Waipapa, Canterbury’s new central city birthing unit, will boast a unique and purposeful interior... read more about Kurawaka Waipapa tells unique stories through its design and finishes»

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Christchurch Hospital power outage – staff reverted to tried and true ‘hands on’ care

Saturday 4 February 2023Quick Read

From 8.24pm – 9.19pm on Friday 3 February a network power outage caused a power cut to Christchurch Hospital. The... read more about Christchurch Hospital power outage – staff reverted to tried and true ‘hands on’ care»

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Health Warning – Health Warning lifted for Cass Bay

Tuesday 10 January 2023Quick Read

Advice issued 10 January 2023. Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health unit has lifted its health warning for Cass... read more about Health Warning – Health Warning lifted for Cass Bay»

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Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Cass Bay

Friday 30 December 2022Quick Read

Please see new advice issued on 10 January 2023. Advice issued 30 December 2022.  Te Mana Ora | Community and Public... read more about Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Cass Bay»

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Serving up a festive treat for Canterbury patients

Friday 23 December 2022Quick Read

  If you thought planning and cooking a Christmas meal for the whānau was a big undertaking, spare a thought for... read more about Serving up a festive treat for Canterbury patients»

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Closure of Orchard Road COVID-19 Testing Centre

Thursday 15 December 2022

The final day for the Orchard Road COVID-19 Testing Centre will be tomorrow, Friday December 16.  Becky Hickmott,... read more about Closure of Orchard Road COVID-19 Testing Centre»

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First nationwide health plan to deliver healthy futures for New Zealanders – Te Rautaki Hauora ā-motu tuatahi hei whakaū i te ora mo te katoa o Aotearoa

Friday 28 October 2022

Media statement by Hon Andrew Little and Hon Peeni Henare | Pānui pāpāho na te Honore Andrew Little me te Honore... read more about First nationwide health plan to deliver healthy futures for New Zealanders – Te Rautaki Hauora ā-motu tuatahi hei whakaū i te ora mo te katoa o Aotearoa»

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Protect yourself against Legionnaires’ disease this spring

Tuesday 27 September 2022Quick Read

Spring is the perfect time to be out in the garden. It’s also unfortunately the time when gardeners are most at risk... read more about Protect yourself against Legionnaires’ disease this spring»

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Waitaha Canterbury Hospitals relax visitor restrictions

Friday 16 September 2022Quick Read

Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury has relaxed its visitor policy across all its facilities. Key changes include: Visiting... read more about Waitaha Canterbury Hospitals relax visitor restrictions»

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New community maternity unit gifted special name – Kurawaka: Waipapa

Monday 12 September 2022Quick Read

Ngāi Tūāhuriri has gifted a special name – Kurawaka: Waipapa – for Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury’s new... read more about New community maternity unit gifted special name – Kurawaka: Waipapa»

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Reopening Waitaha’s rural hospitals

Friday 2 September 2022Quick Read

Rural hospitals at Ellesmere, Waikari and Darfield are planned to reopen on 31 October 2022. The closure of the rural... read more about Reopening Waitaha’s rural hospitals»

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

Thursday 1 September 2022Quick Read

Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for Te Roto o Wairewa/Lake... read more about Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Te Roto o Wairewa (Lake Forsyth)»

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When every vaccination matters

Thursday 25 August 2022Quick Read

When every vaccination matters As case numbers and hospitalisations begin to decline, and the warmer months approach,... read more about When every vaccination matters»

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Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury – People warned to stay away from beaches, rivers and floodwaters

Thursday 28 July 2022Quick Read

People warned to stay away from beaches, rivers and floodwaters Te Mana Ora (Community and Public Health) is warning... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury – People warned to stay away from beaches, rivers and floodwaters»

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Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury makes changes to visitor policy to protect vulnerable patients

Tuesday 19 July 2022

Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury makes changes to visitor policy to protect vulnerable patients To ease pressure on the... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury makes changes to visitor policy to protect vulnerable patients»

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Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury to postpone outpatient appointments to free up staff to work in acute care

Thursday 14 July 2022

New measures to alleviate the pressure on health services in Waitaha are being put in place, says Dr Peter Bramley,... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury to postpone outpatient appointments to free up staff to work in acute care»

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Canterbury rural hospitals update

Wednesday 13 July 2022Quick Read

Omicron, new COVID-19 subvariants, flu and other respiratory illnesses, are putting additional significant pressure on... read more about Canterbury rural hospitals update»

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Help us help you, by going to the right place for your health care needs

Friday 1 July 2022

Help us help you, by going to the right place for your health care needs Multiple winter illnesses continue to place... read more about Help us help you, by going to the right place for your health care needs»

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Staying well this Matariki weekend

Thursday 23 June 2022Quick Read

Hector Matthews, System Wide Operations Centre Controller, Canterbury DHB, is urging Cantabrians to connect with... read more about Staying well this Matariki weekend»

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Today marks last board meeting for Canterbury DHB

Thursday 16 June 2022Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s board met for the last time on Thursday 16 June as the transition to Health New Zealand and the... read more about Today marks last board meeting for Canterbury DHB»

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Multiple winter illnesses placing pressure on health system; more than 155,000 COVID-19 cases recorded in Canterbury

Tuesday 7 June 2022Quick Read

Canterbury has now recorded more than 155,000 cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began, with almost 1000 new cases... read more about Multiple winter illnesses placing pressure on health system; more than 155,000 COVID-19 cases recorded in Canterbury»

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Surgery deferred as Christchurch Hospital tops 112% occupancy

Tuesday 31 May 2022Quick Read

Planned care, including some major surgery has had to be postponed today due to extremely high levels of acutely unwell... read more about Surgery deferred as Christchurch Hospital tops 112% occupancy»

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