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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First patients make the move to Waipapa

Monday 16 November 2020Quick Read

The first relocation of patients from existing wards at Christchurch Hospital over to the brand new Waipapa building... read more about First patients make the move to Waipapa»

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

Tuesday 10 November 2020Quick Read

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

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New name gifted for Christchurch Hospital Hagley – welcome to Waipapa

Monday 2 November 2020Quick Read

To be attributed to Canterbury DHB Board Chair, Sir John Hansen: I am delighted to be able to share with you the new... read more about New name gifted for Christchurch Hospital Hagley – welcome to Waipapa»

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National Bowel Screening Programme comes to Canterbury

Wednesday 28 October 2020

The National Bowel Screening Programme went live in the Canterbury DHB region on Thursday 29 October. Free bowel... read more about National Bowel Screening Programme comes to Canterbury»

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Protect yourself against Legionnaires’ this spring

Thursday 22 October 2020Quick Read

Spring is the perfect time to be out in the garden. It’s also the perfect time for enthusiastic gardeners to risk... read more about Protect yourself against Legionnaires’ this spring»

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Catch up on your free vaccination to avoid catching measles

Tuesday 6 October 2020Quick Read

If you’re between 15 and 30 years old and haven’t had your MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine, or you’re not... read more about Catch up on your free vaccination to avoid catching measles»

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Canterbury DHB welcomes the government’s confirmation of $180M of equity support

Friday 2 October 2020Quick Read

Please see below for a statement to be attributed to Peter Bramley, Acting Chief Executive, Canterbury DHB Canterbury... read more about Canterbury DHB welcomes the government’s confirmation of $180M of equity support»

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Health warning – Algal bloom at Te Roto o Wairewa/Lake Forsyth

Thursday 1 October 2020Quick Read

Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after potentially... read more about Health warning – Algal bloom at Te Roto o Wairewa/Lake Forsyth»

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Canterbury DHB makes changes to visiting at its facilities under Alert Level 1

Wednesday 23 September 2020Quick Read

Please attribute comment to Dr Sue Nightingale, Chief Medical Officer, Canterbury DHB: Following New Zealand (apart... read more about Canterbury DHB makes changes to visiting at its facilities under Alert Level 1»

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Canterbury DHB welcomes parking announcement

Friday 11 September 2020Quick Read

Canterbury DHB is welcoming Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration Hon Dr Megan Woods and Minister of Health... read more about Canterbury DHB welcomes parking announcement»

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Changes to Canterbury Medical Oncology service

Friday 28 August 2020Quick Read

Due to a significant amount of planned and unplanned staff leave, Canterbury DHB’s Medical Oncology service is... read more about Changes to Canterbury Medical Oncology service»

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Support available for distress caused by sentencing for mosque attacks

Monday 24 August 2020Quick Read

With the sentencing for the 15 March 2019 mosque attacks beginning today, people may experience various emotions. This... read more about Support available for distress caused by sentencing for mosque attacks»

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

Friday 21 August 2020Quick Read

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

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Bring your own mask when visiting the hospital

Tuesday 18 August 2020Quick Read

Canterbury DHB is reminding people to wear a mask when visiting a hospital or health centre while the region is under... read more about Bring your own mask when visiting the hospital»

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Canterbury DHB makes changes to visiting at its facilities under Alert Level 2

Friday 14 August 2020Quick Read

Please attribute comment to Dr Sue Nightingale, Chief Medical Officer, Canterbury DHB: Following New Zealand (apart... read more about Canterbury DHB makes changes to visiting at its facilities under Alert Level 2»

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Heading to Hospital? From 24 August, Canterbury DHB’s Hospital Shuttle is changing location

Thursday 13 August 2020Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s popular Hospital Shuttle, which has carried more than one and a quarter million passengers since it... read more about Heading to Hospital? From 24 August, Canterbury DHB’s Hospital Shuttle is changing location»

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Aged Residential Care Facilities following usual infectious disease protocols

Wednesday 12 August 2020Quick Read

Please attribute to Dr Cheryl Brunton, Medical Officer of Health, Canterbury DHB: Canterbury DHB has received numerous... read more about Aged Residential Care Facilities following usual infectious disease protocols»

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Infection Prevention advice for Cantabrians under COVID-19 Alert Level 2

Wednesday 12 August 2020Quick Read

Please attribute to Dr Cheryl Brunton, Medical Officer of Health, Canterbury DHB: While the pop-up COVID-19 testing in... read more about Infection Prevention advice for Cantabrians under COVID-19 Alert Level 2»

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Updated visitor guidance under COVID-19 Alert Level 1 for Canterbury DHB facilities

Friday 19 June 2020Quick Read

Please attribute comment to Dr Sue Nightingale, Chief Medical Officer, Canterbury DHB: Under Alert Level 1 Canterbury... read more about Updated visitor guidance under COVID-19 Alert Level 1 for Canterbury DHB facilities»

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Health warning removed for algal bloom at Lake Pegasus

Wednesday 10 June 2020Quick Read

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

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Health Warning – Marine biotoxin in shellfish collected between Sumner Head and East Head at Okain’s Bay, including Lyttelton Harbour

Friday 5 June 2020Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning advising the public not to collect or... read more about Health Warning – Marine biotoxin in shellfish collected between Sumner Head and East Head at Okain’s Bay, including Lyttelton Harbour»

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If you have the NZ COVID Tracer App, you’ll soon be able to scan as you enter Canterbury DHB facilities

Thursday 4 June 2020Quick Read

Canterbury DHB is creating QR codes for use with the NZ COVID Tracer App and you will be able to find posters at the... read more about If you have the NZ COVID Tracer App, you’ll soon be able to scan as you enter Canterbury DHB facilities»

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Cantabrians reminded to come to their outpatient or surgical appointments

Tuesday 2 June 2020

Canterbury DHB is well on its way to reinstating planned care – meaning we’re continuing to reschedule... read more about Cantabrians reminded to come to their outpatient or surgical appointments»

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Canterbury DHB makes changes to visiting at its hospitals and health centres under Alert Level 2

Friday 15 May 2020Quick Read

Please attribute comment to Dr Sue Nightingale, Incident Controller, Canterbury DHB Emergency Coordination Centre... read more about Canterbury DHB makes changes to visiting at its hospitals and health centres under Alert Level 2»

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Get checked before you break out of your bubble and get jiggy (or do the jiggle wiggle)

Thursday 14 May 2020Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s sexual health team is urging anyone who’s bursting to break out of their bubble to connect with... read more about Get checked before you break out of your bubble and get jiggy (or do the jiggle wiggle)»

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Changes to Burwood Hospital visiting

Wednesday 6 May 2020Quick Read

Following Monday’s relocation of residents from Burwood Hospital back to their home at Rosewood Rest Home & Hospital,... read more about Changes to Burwood Hospital visiting»

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Water health warning lifted, COVID-19 restrictions still apply

Wednesday 6 May 2020Quick Read

Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warnings for... read more about Water health warning lifted, COVID-19 restrictions still apply»

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More than 100,000 flu vaccinations given in Canterbury

Tuesday 5 May 2020Quick Read

An impressive milestone has been reached for the Canterbury community this week with more than 100,000 flu vaccinations... read more about More than 100,000 flu vaccinations given in Canterbury»

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Updated visitor guidance under COVID-19 Alert Level 3 for Canterbury DHB facilities

Wednesday 29 April 2020Quick Read

As we settle into Alert Level 3, sticking to our bubble and staying home unless you need to go out is still our best... read more about Updated visitor guidance under COVID-19 Alert Level 3 for Canterbury DHB facilities»

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Important message from Canterbury GPs

Wednesday 8 April 2020Quick Read

People should be contacting their family doctor, or seeking care at an urgent doctors, as they normally would, during... read more about Important message from Canterbury GPs»

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Canterbury DHB moves to support Rosewood Rest Home Dementia facility

Monday 6 April 2020Quick Read

Following notification of a cluster of confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 cases amongst staff and residents at... read more about Canterbury DHB moves to support Rosewood Rest Home Dementia facility»

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Online form now available for expressions of interest to work in the health system

Saturday 4 April 2020Quick Read

Canterbury and West Coast DHBs have made it easy for people to submit an expression of interest if they are not already... read more about Online form now available for expressions of interest to work in the health system»

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Parents and caregivers urged to watch out for choking hazards

Friday 3 April 2020Quick Read

Canterbury parents and caregivers are being asked to keep a close eye on children in their care while we remain at... read more about Parents and caregivers urged to watch out for choking hazards»

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Cantabrians asked to be patient while flu vaccine is distributed

Wednesday 1 April 2020Quick Read

Canterbury District Health Board is asking Cantabrians to be patient while the health system works to resolve delays... read more about Cantabrians asked to be patient while flu vaccine is distributed»

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52 COVID-19 cases now confirmed in Canterbury

Tuesday 31 March 2020Quick Read

As announced by the Director-General of Health on 31 March, there have now been 44 confirmed and eight probable cases... read more about 52 COVID-19 cases now confirmed in Canterbury»

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A further twelve COVID-19 cases confirmed in Canterbury

Friday 27 March 2020Quick Read

As announced by the Director-General of Health and Ministry of Health on 27 March, a further 12 people in Canterbury... read more about A further twelve COVID-19 cases confirmed in Canterbury»

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A further ten COVID-19 cases and one probable confirmed in Canterbury over the past two days

Thursday 26 March 2020Quick Read

As announced by the Director-General of Health and Ministry of Health on 25 and 26 March, over the past two days a... read more about A further ten COVID-19 cases and one probable confirmed in Canterbury over the past two days»

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COVID-19 Alert Level Four – Updated hospital and clinic visitor policy

Thursday 26 March 2020Quick Read

Canterbury and West Coast DHBs Chief Executive David Meates has today announced further significant changes to the... read more about COVID-19 Alert Level Four – Updated hospital and clinic visitor policy»

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Another two cases of COVID-19 recorded in Canterbury

Tuesday 24 March 2020Quick Read

As announced by the Director-General of Health and Ministry of Health on 24 March, a further two people in Canterbury... read more about Another two cases of COVID-19 recorded in Canterbury»

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Canterbury DHB postpones non-urgent surgeries and non-urgent outpatient appointments, to focus on the COVID-19 response

Tuesday 24 March 2020Quick Read

In light of the Prime Minister’s announcement yesterday afternoon (Monday 23 March) that we have escalated to... read more about Canterbury DHB postpones non-urgent surgeries and non-urgent outpatient appointments, to focus on the COVID-19 response»

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