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.

305 news items.

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Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Waiau Uwha River at SH70

Monday 31 March 2025Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning after high levels of faecal bacteria were found in... read more about Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Waiau Uwha River at SH70»

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Health Warning lifted at Akaroa Main Beach, Tikao Bay/Ōkoropeke and Church Bay/Kaioruru

Wednesday 26 March 2025Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora unit has lifted its health warning at Akaroa Main Beach, Tikao Bay/Ōkoropeke and... read more about Health Warning lifted at Akaroa Main Beach, Tikao Bay/Ōkoropeke and Church Bay/Kaioruru»

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Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Church Bay/Kaioruru, Akaroa Main Beach and Tikao Bay/Ōkoropeke

Friday 21 March 2025Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning after high levels of faecal bacteria were found in... read more about Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Church Bay/Kaioruru, Akaroa Main Beach and Tikao Bay/Ōkoropeke»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Hood

Thursday 20 March 2025Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning after potentially toxic algae (planktonic cyanobacteria)... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Hood»

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Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Hurunui River at State Highway 7 (SH7)

Tuesday 18 March 2025Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the Hurunui River at SH7. Recent... read more about Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Hurunui River at State Highway 7 (SH7)»

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Health Warning lifted for Cass Bay | Motu-kauati-rahi, Duvauchelle Bay | Kaitouna and Tikao Bay | Ōkoropeke

Friday 14 March 2025Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has lifted its health warning for Cass Bay | Motu-kauati-rahi, Duvauchelle Bay |... read more about Health Warning lifted for Cass Bay | Motu-kauati-rahi, Duvauchelle Bay | Kaitouna and Tikao Bay | Ōkoropeke»

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Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Cass Bay/ Motu-kauati-rahi, Duvauchelle Bay/Kaitouna and Tikao Bay/Ōkoropeke

Friday 7 March 2025Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning after high levels of faecal bacteria were found in... read more about Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Cass Bay/ Motu-kauati-rahi, Duvauchelle Bay/Kaitouna and Tikao Bay/Ōkoropeke»

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Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality Temuka River | Te Umu Kaha at State Highway 1 and the Waihi River upstream of the Wilson St footbridge

Thursday 6 March 2025Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning after high levels of faecal bacteria were found in... read more about Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality Temuka River | Te Umu Kaha at State Highway 1 and the Waihi River upstream of the Wilson St footbridge»

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

Thursday 6 March 2025Quick 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 Hurunui River at SH1

Tuesday 4 March 2025Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the Hurunui River at SH1 Recent... read more about Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Hurunui River at SH1»

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Health Warning lifted at Church Bay/Kaioruru

Wednesday 26 February 2025Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has lifted its health warning at Church Bay/Kaioruru. The latest water testing result... read more about Health Warning lifted at Church Bay/Kaioruru»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the Ōpihi River at Saleyards Bridge

Tuesday 25 February 2025Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning for the Ōpihi River at Saleyards Bridge. The warning... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the Ōpihi River at Saleyards Bridge»

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Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Church Bay/Kaioruru

Thursday 20 February 2025Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning after high levels of faecal bacteria were found in a... read more about Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Church Bay/Kaioruru»

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Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Waikirikiri /Selwyn River at Glentunnel and Ashley River/Rakahuri at SH1

Wednesday 19 February 2025Quick 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 and Ashley River/Rakahuri at SH1»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Waiau Uwha River, South Bank Tributary above Waiau Bridge

Monday 10 February 2025Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning for the Waiau Uwha River. The warning follows finding... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Waiau Uwha River, South Bank Tributary above Waiau Bridge»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the Hurunui River at State Highway One (SH1)

Tuesday 4 February 2025Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning for the Hurunui River at SH1. The warning follows finding... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the Hurunui River at State Highway One (SH1)»

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Health Warnings – Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Glentunnel and Whitecliffs

Thursday 23 January 2025Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning for Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Glentunnel and... read more about Health Warnings – Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Glentunnel and Whitecliffs»

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

Monday 20 January 2025Quick Read

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

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Health Warning lifted for the Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Whitecliffs

Friday 17 January 2025Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has lifted its health warning for the Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Whitecliffs. Latest... read more about Health Warning lifted for the Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Whitecliffs»

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Health Advisory – Canterbury | Waitaha water quality for contact recreation

Thursday 16 January 2025Quick Read

Swimmers are being urged to stay up to date about the water quality at their favourite Canterbury beaches, lakes and... read more about Health Advisory – Canterbury | Waitaha water quality for contact recreation»

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Health Warning lifted at Duvauchelle Bay

Wednesday 15 January 2025Quick Read

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora unit has lifted its health warning at Duvauchelle Bay. Latest water testing... read more about Health Warning lifted at Duvauchelle Bay»

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Health Warning lifted at at Kahutara River upstream of SH1

Monday 13 January 2025Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora unit has lifted its health warning at Kahutara River upstream of SH1. Latest water... read more about Health Warning lifted at at Kahutara River upstream of SH1»

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Health Warning lifted at Peketā Beach and South Bay/Te Hiku-o-te-waeroa Beach

Monday 13 January 2025Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora unit has lifted its health warning at Peketā Beach and South Bay/Te Hiku-o-te-waeroa... read more about Health Warning lifted at Peketā Beach and South Bay/Te Hiku-o-te-waeroa Beach»

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Health Warning lifted at Waimakariri River Between Highway Bridges

Saturday 11 January 2025Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora unit has lifted its health warning at Waimakariri River Between Highway Bridges.... read more about Health Warning lifted at Waimakariri River Between Highway Bridges»

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Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Duvauchelle Bay

Friday 10 January 2025Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning after high levels of faecal bacteria were found in... read more about Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Duvauchelle Bay»

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Health Warning lifted at Pines Beach

Friday 10 January 2025Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora unit has lifted its health warning at Pines Beach. Latest water testing results show... read more about Health Warning lifted at Pines Beach»

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Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in the Ashley/Rakahuri River at Gorge Bridge

Wednesday 8 January 2025Quick 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 the Ashley/Rakahuri River at Gorge Bridge»

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Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in the South Bank Tributary of the Waiau-Uwha River above Waiau Bridge

Monday 6 January 2025Quick Read

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

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Health Warning lifted at Roto Kohatu Reserve at Lake Rua

Monday 6 January 2025Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has lifted its health warning in Roto Kohatu Reserve at Lake Rua. Latest water... read more about Health Warning lifted at Roto Kohatu Reserve at Lake Rua»

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Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Kahutara River upstream of SH1

Monday 6 January 2025Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning after high levels of faecal bacteria were found in... read more about Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Kahutara River upstream of SH1»

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Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at South Bay and Peketā Beaches

Monday 6 January 2025Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning after high levels of faecal bacteria were found in... read more about Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at South Bay and Peketā Beaches»

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Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Waimakariri River upstream of the Old Highway Bridge North Bank

Monday 6 January 2025Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning after high levels of faecal bacteria were found in... read more about Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Waimakariri River upstream of the Old Highway Bridge North Bank»

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Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Roto Kohatu Reserve at Lake Rua

Monday 6 January 2025Quick Read

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning after high levels of faecal bacteria were found in... read more about Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Roto Kohatu Reserve at Lake Rua»

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Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Kahutara River upstream of SH1

Wednesday 1 January 2025Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning after high levels of faecal bacteria were found in... read more about Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Kahutara River upstream of SH1»

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Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at South Bay and Peketā Beaches

Wednesday 1 January 2025Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning after high levels of faecal bacteria were found in... read more about Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at South Bay and Peketā Beaches»

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Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Pines Beach

Thursday 19 December 2024Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning after high levels of faecal bacteria were found in... read more about Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Pines Beach»

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NZNO nurses’ strike: Thursday 19 December, 1pm-5pm 

Friday 13 December 2024

New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) members intended local strike on 19 December 2024  Health New Zealand | Te... read more about NZNO nurses’ strike: Thursday 19 December, 1pm-5pm »

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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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