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 the latest health alerts from Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury.

Please contact the media team if you would like to know more about any of these health alerts. You can also visit the Community and Public Health website for more information about public health in Canterbury.

268 news items.

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Public Health Warning – Smoke from Fire at Bridge Hill

Thursday 5 December 2024Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora National Public Health Service has issued a public health warning for smoke from the... read more about Public Health Warning – Smoke from Fire at Bridge Hill»

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Public Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Ashley River/Rakahuri Gorge Bridge

Thursday 5 December 2024Quick Read

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning for Ashley River/Rakahuri at the Gorge Bridge. The... read more about Public Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Ashley River/Rakahuri Gorge Bridge»

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Public Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Pegasus

Monday 2 December 2024Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae (planktonic... read more about Public Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Pegasus»

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

Wednesday 27 November 2024Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae (planktonic... read more about Public Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Forsyth/Te Roto o Wairewa»

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NZNO nurses’ strike: Tuesday 3 December, 11am-7pm 

Wednesday 27 November 2024

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has received a strike notice from the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) advising... read more about NZNO nurses’ strike: Tuesday 3 December, 11am-7pm »

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Public Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the South Bank Tributary of the Waiau-Uha River above Waiau Bridge

Monday 25 November 2024Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning for the South Bank Tributary of the Waiau-Uha River above... read more about Public Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the South Bank Tributary of the Waiau-Uha River above Waiau Bridge»

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Public Health Warning removed for marine biotoxin in shellfish

Thursday 11 July 2024Quick Read

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has removed the public health warning against collecting shellfish harvested... read more about Public Health Warning removed for marine biotoxin in shellfish»

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Public Health Warning – Marine biotoxin in shellfish

Friday 14 June 2024Quick Read

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) today issued a public health warning advising the public not to collect or... read more about Public Health Warning – Marine biotoxin in shellfish»

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Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Lake Hood

Friday 7 June 2024Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for Lake Hood on 7 June 2024. Recent... read more about Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Lake Hood»

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Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Whitecliffs

Thursday 9 May 2024Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at... read more about Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Whitecliffs»

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Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Hakatere-Ashburton River at State Highway 1

Thursday 9 May 2024Quick Read

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the Hakatere-Ashburton... read more about Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Hakatere-Ashburton River at State Highway 1»

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Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom at the South Bank Tributary of the Waiau River above Waiau Bridge

Tuesday 7 May 2024Quick Read

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the South Bank Tributary... read more about Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom at the South Bank Tributary of the Waiau River above Waiau Bridge»

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Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Pegasus Lake

Tuesday 23 April 2024Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for Pegasus Lake. Recent water... read more about Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Pegasus Lake»

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

Tuesday 2 April 2024Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora 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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Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Glentunnel

Tuesday 12 March 2024Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at... read more about Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Glentunnel»

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Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Ashley/Rakahuri River

Tuesday 12 March 2024Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the Ashley/Rakahuri River at... read more about Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Ashley/Rakahuri River»

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Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Ashley River above Rangiora-Loburn Bridge

Thursday 29 February 2024Quick Read

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the Ashley River above... read more about Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Ashley River above Rangiora-Loburn Bridge»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Ashburton River/Hakatere SH1

Thursday 29 February 2024Quick Read

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning for Ashburton River/Hakatere SH1. The warning follows... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Ashburton River/Hakatere SH1»

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Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Selwyn River at the Upper Huts

Tuesday 27 February 2024Quick Read

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the Selwyn River at the Upper... read more about Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Selwyn River at the Upper Huts»

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Smoke from Fire at Worsleys Road near Cracroft, Christchurch – Public Health Warning

Wednesday 14 February 2024Quick Read

Te Whatu Ora has issued a public health warning for smoke from the fire located near Cracroft, Christchurch. Air around... read more about Smoke from Fire at Worsleys Road near Cracroft, Christchurch – Public Health Warning»

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Lyttelton residents urged to check for mosquito breeding habitats

Tuesday 13 February 2024Quick Read

One of the roles of our Health Protection Officers* is to monitor the areas around Christchurch Airport and Lyttelton... read more about Lyttelton residents urged to check for mosquito breeding habitats»

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Smoke from fire South of SH1 Waipara, North Canterbury – Public Health Warning

Wednesday 7 February 2024Quick Read

Te Whatu Ora National Public Health Service has issued a public health warning for smoke from the fire located near... read more about Smoke from fire South of SH1 Waipara, North Canterbury – Public Health Warning»

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Stay cool this Waitangi Day Cantabrians

Saturday 3 February 2024Quick Read

Cantabrians away on a long weekend and celebrating Waitangi Day are being urged to keep cool and hydrated during the... read more about Stay cool this Waitangi Day Cantabrians»

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

Thursday 1 February 2024Quick Read

Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae (planktonic cyanobacteria) was found... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Te Roto o Wairewa – Lake Forsyth»

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Smoke from fire at North Canterbury locations – Public Health Warning

Friday 19 January 2024Quick Read

Te Whatu Ora has issued a public health warning for smoke from the fires located on Racecourse Road in Amberley and on... read more about Smoke from fire at North Canterbury locations – Public Health Warning»

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Slip, slop, slap and wrap Cantabrians!

Thursday 18 January 2024Quick Read

Cantabrians are being urged to keep cool and hydrated during what looks set to be a stretch of scorching temperatures... read more about Slip, slop, slap and wrap Cantabrians!»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at the Upper Huts

Thursday 18 January 2024Quick Read

Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning for Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at the Upper Huts. The warning follows finding... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at the Upper Huts»

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Watch out for the heat Cantabrians!

Tuesday 9 January 2024Quick Read

Cantabrians are being urged to keep cool and hydrated during what looks set to be a stretch of scorching temperatures... read more about Watch out for the heat Cantabrians!»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Pegasus

Friday 5 January 2024Quick Read

Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Pegasus»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Hood

Friday 5 January 2024Quick Read

Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Hood»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Whitecliffs Domain

Friday 5 January 2024Quick Read

Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has issued a health warning for the Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Whitecliffs... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Whitecliffs Domain»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Rakahuri | Ashley River at Rangiora-Loburn Bridge

Wednesday 20 December 2023Quick Read

Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has issued a health warning for Rakahuri | Ashley River at Rangiora-Loburn... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Rakahuri | Ashley River at Rangiora-Loburn Bridge»

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The heat is on for Canterbury!

Tuesday 19 December 2023

Cantabrians are being urged to keep cool and hydrated during what looks set to be a stretch of scorching temperatures... read more about The heat is on for Canterbury!»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the South Bank Tributary of the Waiau/Uwha River above the Waiau Bridge

Wednesday 13 December 2023Quick Read

Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the South Bank Tributary of the Waiau/Uwha River above the Waiau Bridge Te Whatu Ora... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the South Bank Tributary of the Waiau/Uwha River above the Waiau Bridge»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Glentunnel

Wednesday 6 December 2023Quick Read

  Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Glentunnel Te Mana Ora | Community and Public... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Glentunnel»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Rakahuri/Ashley River at SH1

Tuesday 5 December 2023Quick Read

  Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Rakahuri/Ashley River at SH1 Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Rakahuri/Ashley River at SH1»

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Cantabrians urged to check it’s safe to swim this long weekend as many beaches remain unsuitable for swimming

Friday 17 November 2023Quick Read

Swimmers are being urged to stay up to date on the quality of their favourite Canterbury beaches, lakes and rivers to... read more about Cantabrians urged to check it’s safe to swim this long weekend as many beaches remain unsuitable for swimming»

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Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Lake Hood

Monday 15 May 2023Quick Read

  Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Lake Hood Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has lifted its... read more about Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Lake Hood»

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Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in the Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at the Whitecliffs Picnic Area

Friday 12 May 2023Quick Read

  Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in the Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at the Whitecliffs Picnic Area Te Mana Ora... read more about Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in the Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at the Whitecliffs Picnic Area»

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Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Pegasus Lake

Thursday 11 May 2023Quick Read

  Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Pegasus Lake Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has lifted its... read more about Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Pegasus Lake»

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