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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COVID-19 Alert Level 3 – access to healthcare and visitor restrictions in Canterbury

Tuesday 31 August 2021

  Under COVID-19 Alert Level 3, visitor access to all Canterbury DHB health facilities remains restricted to enable... read more about COVID-19 Alert Level 3 – access to healthcare and visitor restrictions in Canterbury»

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Confirmed case of Meningococcal Disease in Canterbury

Friday 27 August 2021

Canterbury DHB Medical Officer of Health, Dr Cheryl Brunton, confirmed today that sadly a 21 year old died in... read more about Confirmed case of Meningococcal Disease in Canterbury»

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Canterbury DHB to pilot drive-thru COVID-19 vaccinations for essential workers

Friday 20 August 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB is preparing to pilot a drive-thru vaccination clinic in the Christchurch Arena car park on Sunday.... read more about Canterbury DHB to pilot drive-thru COVID-19 vaccinations for essential workers»

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Accessing healthcare in Canterbury under COVID-19 Alert Level 4 restrictions

Wednesday 18 August 2021Quick Read

General Practices, community pharmacies and Urgent Care Centres are all open but they will have some additional... read more about Accessing healthcare in Canterbury under COVID-19 Alert Level 4 restrictions»

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Care still available for patients with acute eye conditions, eye injection appointments still going ahead

Wednesday 18 August 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB is advising people with acute ophthalmology (eye) conditions to still seek the care they need. In... read more about Care still available for patients with acute eye conditions, eye injection appointments still going ahead»

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Information for visitors and patients

Wednesday 18 August 2021

Canterbury DHB will reinstate its no-visitor policy across all facilities from 11:59 tonight (Tuesday 17 August 2021)... read more about Information for visitors and patients»

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Health warning removed for algal bloom in Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere

Thursday 5 August 2021Quick Read

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

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Save Christchurch Hospital Emergency Department For Emergencies

Monday 2 August 2021Quick Read

Christchurch Hospital’s Emergency Department is extremely busy today and anyone presenting with a non-urgent... read more about Save Christchurch Hospital Emergency Department For Emergencies»

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Keep ED for emergencies this weekend

Friday 16 July 2021Quick Read

“Keep the Emergency Department for emergencies only” is the message from clinicians as we head into the weekend.... read more about Keep ED for emergencies this weekend»

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Canterbury DHB makes changes to visiting as cases of respiratory illness rise in community

Monday 12 July 2021Quick Read

Following an increase in viral respiratory illness being seen in the community, Canterbury DHB has made changes to... read more about Canterbury DHB makes changes to visiting as cases of respiratory illness rise in community»

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Help keep our tamariki well by keeping bugs like RSV away from babies/pēpi

Friday 9 July 2021Quick Read

A common winter virus called RSV is currently spreading across New Zealand and making babies/pēpi sick. RSV is... read more about Help keep our tamariki well by keeping bugs like RSV away from babies/pēpi»

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Health warning removed for algal bloom at Lake Pegasus

Tuesday 6 July 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 removed for algal bloom at Lake Pegasus»

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Vaccinations for Chatham Islanders to kick off tomorrow

Wednesday 30 June 2021Quick Read

Canterbury’s COVID-19 vaccination roll out is about to chalk up another major milestone with vaccinations starting on... read more about Vaccinations for Chatham Islanders to kick off tomorrow»

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Health warnings removed for algal bloom at Coes Ford and Cust Main Drain

Monday 28 June 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warnings for the... read more about Health warnings removed for algal bloom at Coes Ford and Cust Main Drain»

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You’re never too old to get protected

Thursday 3 June 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB continues to progress COVID-19 vaccinations in Aged Residential Care (ARC) facilities across the region,... read more about You’re never too old to get protected»

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Treat all flood water as contaminated & keep up to date on the safety of your drinking water

Monday 31 May 2021

As flood waters have continued to rise in many areas throughout Canterbury, a number of drinking water supplies have... read more about Treat all flood water as contaminated & keep up to date on the safety of your drinking water»

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Contingency Planning at Canterbury and West Coast DHBs for the 9 June NZNO strike well underway

Friday 28 May 2021Quick Read

Having received an official strike notice in mid-May confirming that New Zealand Nurses’ Organisation nurses,... read more about Contingency Planning at Canterbury and West Coast DHBs for the 9 June NZNO strike well underway»

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Health warning removed for algal bloom at Te Roto o Wairewa/Lake Forsyth

Tuesday 25 May 2021Quick 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 at Te Roto o Wairewa/Lake Forsyth»

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Health Warning – Algal bloom in Cust Main Drain at Skewbridge Road

Monday 10 May 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for the Cust Main Drain at Skewbridge... read more about Health Warning – Algal bloom in Cust Main Drain at Skewbridge Road»

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Canterbury COVID-19 vaccination rollout makes its way to Aged Residential Care facilities

Thursday 6 May 2021Quick Read

Canterbury’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout is progressing, with residents in community-based care, including Aged... read more about Canterbury COVID-19 vaccination rollout makes its way to Aged Residential Care facilities»

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Keep ED for emergencies this long weekend

Friday 23 April 2021Quick Read

“Keep the Emergency Department for emergencies only” is the message from clinicians as we head into the ANZAC Day... read more about Keep ED for emergencies this long weekend»

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Lives being saved by bowel screening

Tuesday 13 April 2021

Twenty people have had cancers confirmed and many others have had pre-cancerous lesions removed since the National... read more about Lives being saved by bowel screening»

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Health Warning removed for algal bloom in the Waimakariri River at Thompson Road (The Willows)

Friday 9 April 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 the Waimakariri River at Thompson Road (The Willows)»

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Health warning removed for algal bloom at Waiau River at Waiau Township Bridge

Thursday 1 April 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued along the Waiau... read more about Health warning removed for algal bloom at Waiau River at Waiau Township Bridge»

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Health Warning removed for algal bloom in Hurunui River at State Highway 1

Wednesday 31 March 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the Hurunui... read more about Health Warning removed for algal bloom in Hurunui River at State Highway 1»

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Smoke from fire at Romano’s pizza factory, Hillsborough

Tuesday 30 March 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a public health warning for smoke from the fire at... read more about Smoke from fire at Romano’s pizza factory, Hillsborough»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Pegasus

Tuesday 23 March 2021Quick Read

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

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Health warning removed for algal bloom in the Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Glentunnel

Thursday 18 March 2021Quick Read

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

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Health warning removed for algal bloom in the Ashley River/Rakahuri at the Ashley-Loburn Bridge (Cones Rd)

Wednesday 17 March 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the Ashley... read more about Health warning removed for algal bloom in the Ashley River/Rakahuri at the Ashley-Loburn Bridge (Cones Rd)»

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Health warning removed for algal bloom in Hakatere/Ashburton River at SH1

Wednesday 17 March 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the... read more about Health warning removed for algal bloom in Hakatere/Ashburton River at SH1»

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

Friday 12 March 2021Quick Read

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

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Visitor restrictions eased as Canterbury DHB hospitals, health centres and age-related residential care facilities return to Alert Level 1

Sunday 7 March 2021Quick Read

Now that we’re back at Alert Level 1 restrictions on visitors have eased at Canterbury DHB’s heath facilities. Full... read more about Visitor restrictions eased as Canterbury DHB hospitals, health centres and age-related residential care facilities return to Alert Level 1»

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Health Warning – Health warning removed for algal bloom in the Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Whitecliffs Domain and Whitecliffs Road

Friday 5 March 2021Quick Read

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

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Saliva drug testing by Canterbury Health Laboratories a New Zealand first

Wednesday 3 March 2021Quick Read

An easier and more efficient drug testing alternative to urine samples is now available for the first time in New... read more about Saliva drug testing by Canterbury Health Laboratories a New Zealand first»

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

Sunday 28 February 2021Quick Read

Under Alert Level 2, surgery and outpatient appointments will go ahead in Canterbury as planned tomorrow. However, if... read more about Surgery and outpatient appointments to go ahead at Canterbury DHB facilities tomorrow»

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Health Warning – Algal bloom in Waimakariri River at Thompsons Road (The Willows)

Wednesday 24 February 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for the Waimakariri River at Thompsons... read more about Health Warning – Algal bloom in Waimakariri River at Thompsons Road (The Willows)»

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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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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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