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.

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 to 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 can also read the additional COVID-19 related visiting guidelines .

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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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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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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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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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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 – 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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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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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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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 – 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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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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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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Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Selwyn (Waikirikiri) River at Glentunnel

Tuesday 19 July 2022Quick Read

Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the Selwyn River... read more about Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Selwyn (Waikirikiri) River at Glentunnel»

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

Thursday 14 July 2022Quick Read

Te Whatu Ora – Waitaha Canterbury’s Te Mana Ora unit has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green... read more about Health Warning for Algal Bloom at Te Roto o Wairewa/ Lake Forsyth»

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Health Warning for Algal Bloom at Mata Kopae/St Anne’s Lagoon

Thursday 7 July 2022Quick Read

Te Whatu Ora – Waitaha Canterbury’s Te Mana Ora unit has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green... read more about Health Warning for Algal Bloom at Mata Kopae/St Anne’s Lagoon»

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

Wednesday 6 July 2022Quick Read

Te Whatu Ora – Waitaha Canterbury’s Te Mana Ora 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 removed for algal bloom at Pegasus Lake

Tuesday 31 May 2022Quick 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 removed for algal bloom at Pegasus Lake»

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Health warning removed for algal bloom in Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at Whitecliffs Domain

Thursday 31 March 2022Quick 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 Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at Whitecliffs Domain»

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Health warning lifted for algal bloom at Rakahuri/Ashley River at Rangiora-Loburn Bridge (Cones Road)

Wednesday 16 March 2022Quick Read

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

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Health warning lifted at Akaroa Main Beach

Monday 21 February 2022Quick Read

Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its health warning at Akaroa Main... read more about Health warning lifted at Akaroa Main Beach»

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Health warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Akaroa Main Beach

Friday 18 February 2022Quick Read

Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after high levels of... read more about Health warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Akaroa Main Beach»

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

Friday 18 February 2022Quick 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 Te Roto o Wairewa/ Lake Forsyth»

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

Tuesday 15 February 2022Quick 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 in Te Roto o Wairewa/Lake Forsyth»

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Health Warning – Algal bloom in Te Waihora (Lake Ellesmere)

Tuesday 8 February 2022Quick 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 Te Waihora (Lake Ellesmere)»

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