VISITING HOSPITAL

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

Last updated:
13 March 2023

Some visitor restrictions for all 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 so we recommend all people wear a mask when visiting any of our facilities and follow other advice designed to keep patients, staff and  visitors safe.

Kia whakahaumaru te whānau, me ngā iwi katoa – this is to keep everybody safe:

  • Visitors or support people must not visit our facilities if they are unwell. 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 recommended be worn at all sites. Masks will be provided if you don’t have one.
  • For Specialist Mental Health Services everyone is strongly encouraged to wear a face mask in all inpatient areas and areas where consumers are receiving care (i.e. community appointments, home-visits, transporting people). Discretion may be applied in cases where masks impair your ability to communicate effectively.
  • Visitors must not eat or drink in multibed rooms because of the increased risk when multiple people remove their face mask in the same space.
  • Hand sanitiser is available and must be used.

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 an N95 mask – this will be provided if you don’t have one.
  • Other methods of communication will be facilitated e.g. phone, Facetime, Zoom, WhatsApp etc where visits aren’t possible.

All of our Hospitals

Visiting hours for our hospitals have returned to pre COVID-19 hours with the exception of Christchurch Women’s Hospital.

All visitors are recommended to wear a medical face mask.

Parents/caregivers are able to be with their child in hospital and visitors are now allowed, except for the Children’s Haematology and Oncology Day stay where just one parent/caregiver is able to attend their appointment with their child. Exceptions by special arrangement only.

Patients and visitors should also read the additional more detailed visiting guidelines for each specific hospital.

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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... 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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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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Recreational water quality results from Lyttelton Bays/Whakaraupō and Akaroa/Whakaroa

Tuesday 20 June 2023

  Environment Canterbury undertook faecal source testing earlier this year in many of the bays and waterways in... read more about Recreational water quality results from Lyttelton Bays/Whakaraupō and Akaroa/Whakaroa»

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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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Health Warning Lifted for Algal Blooms in Te Roto o Wairewa-Lake Forsyth, Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Glentunnel and Whitecliffs Domain

Thursday 20 April 2023Quick Read

  Health Warning lifted for Algal Blooms in Te Roto o Wairewa-Lake Forsyth, Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Glentunnel... read more about Health Warning Lifted for Algal Blooms in Te Roto o Wairewa-Lake Forsyth, Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Glentunnel and Whitecliffs Domain»

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

Tuesday 21 March 2023Quick Read

Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Rakahuri/Ashley River at Rangiora-Loburn Bridge Te Mana Ora | Community and... read more about Health Warning Lifted – Algal Bloom in Rakahuri/Ashley River at Rangiora-Loburn Bridge»

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Second meningococcal case confirmed this week

Friday 10 March 2023Quick Read

National Public Health Service Medical Officer of Health Dr Ramon Pink confirmed this afternoon that a second case of... read more about Second meningococcal case confirmed this week»

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

Friday 10 March 2023Quick Read

Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the Rakahuri/ Ashley... read more about Health Warning – Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Rakahuri/ Ashley River at SH1 Bridge»

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Confirmed case of Meningococcal Disease in Canterbury

Wednesday 8 March 2023Quick Read

Confirmed case of Meningococcal Disease in Canterbury National Public Health Service Medical Officer of Health Dr Ramon... read more about Confirmed case of Meningococcal Disease in Canterbury»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Waikirikiri/ Selwyn River at Whitecliffs Picnic Area

Thursday 23 February 2023Quick Read

Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Waikirikiri/ Selwyn River at Whitecliffs Picnic Area Te Mana Ora | Community and... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Waikirikiri/ Selwyn River at Whitecliffs Picnic Area»

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Health Warning lifted at multiple swimming sites in Whakaraupō-Lyttelton Harbour and Whakaroa-Akaroa Harbour

Monday 20 February 2023Quick Read

Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has lifted a health warning at multiple sites in Whakaraupō-Lyttelton... read more about Health Warning lifted at multiple swimming sites in Whakaraupō-Lyttelton Harbour and Whakaroa-Akaroa Harbour»

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Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at multiple swimming sites in Whakaraupō-Lyttelton Harbour and Whakaroa-Akaroa Harbour

Friday 17 February 2023Quick Read

Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after high levels of faecal bacteria were... read more about Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at multiple swimming sites in Whakaraupō-Lyttelton Harbour and Whakaroa-Akaroa Harbour»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Rakahuri-Ashley River at the Rangiora-Loburn Bridge (Cones Rd)

Thursday 9 February 2023Quick Read

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

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Canterbury set to sizzle heading into the long weekend

Wednesday 1 February 2023Quick Read

Issued: 1 February 2023 Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health is reminding Cantabrians to keep cool and hydrated as... read more about Canterbury set to sizzle heading into the long weekend»

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

Tuesday 31 January 2023Quick 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 Te Roto o Wairewa-Lake Forsyth»

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Here comes the heat!

Wednesday 25 January 2023Quick Read

Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health is urging Cantabrians to keep cool and hydrated during what looks set to be a... read more about Here comes the heat!»

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

Tuesday 24 January 2023Quick Read

Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has issued a health warning for the Rakahuri/Ashley River at SH1. The warning... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Rakahuri / Ashley River at SH1»

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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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All fun and no germs in the pool this summer

Thursday 22 December 2022Quick Read

Te Mana Ora l Community and Public Health are urging swimmers to do their bit to stop bugs and infections from getting... read more about All fun and no germs in the pool this summer»

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Cantabrians urged to ‘have a safe-as summer’

Wednesday 21 December 2022

Now that summer’s here, it’s important to be prepared and understand how COVID- 19 might affect your holiday break.... read more about Cantabrians urged to ‘have a safe-as summer’»

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

Tuesday 13 December 2022Quick Read

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

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

Tuesday 29 November 2022Quick Read

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

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Waikirikiri Selwyn River at Glentunnel

Wednesday 16 November 2022Quick Read

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

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Essential repairs to water pipes at The Princess Margaret Hospital

Wednesday 16 November 2022Quick Read

Leaky underground water pipes are being replaced this week on The Princess Margaret Hospital site in Christchurch. The... read more about Essential repairs to water pipes at The Princess Margaret Hospital»

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Public Health advisory – smoke from the fire near Woodend/Pegasus Town

Thursday 3 November 2022Quick Read

Te Mana Ora Community and Public Health, part of Te Whatu Ora National Public Health has the following public health... read more about Public Health advisory – smoke from the fire near Woodend/Pegasus Town»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Pegasus

Wednesday 2 November 2022Quick Read

Te Mana Ora Community and Public Health, part of Te Whatu Ora National Public Health Service, has issued a health... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Pegasus»

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Fines issued for seven Christchurch vaping product retailers

Monday 31 October 2022Quick Read

Seven Canterbury vape retailers have been fined after failing controlled purchase operations (CPO) in August and... read more about Fines issued for seven Christchurch vaping product retailers»

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Health Warning for Algal Bloom at Te Roto o Wairewa/ Lake Forsyth

Thursday 13 October 2022Quick Read

Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae... read more about Health Warning for Algal Bloom at Te Roto o Wairewa/ Lake Forsyth»

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Christchurch’s Emergency Department and Urgent Care Clinics will be stretched into early next week

Wednesday 28 September 2022

The Emergency Department and Canterbury’s Urgent Care facilities are currently under significant pressure says Norma... read more about Christchurch’s Emergency Department and Urgent Care Clinics will be stretched into early next week»

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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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Save the Emergency Department for Emergencies

Monday 12 September 2022Quick Read

Save the Emergency Department for Emergencies People in Canterbury are being reminded to save ED for emergencies, due... read more about Save the Emergency Department for Emergencies»

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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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