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

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Construction begins on third tower for the Waipapa Building at Christchurch Hospital

Friday 14 April 2023Quick Read

Construction has begun on new inpatient wards at Christchurch Hospital, a key milestone for the Waipapa Building... read more about Construction begins on third tower for the Waipapa Building at Christchurch Hospital»

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New Family Health and Urgent Care Centre coming to North Canterbury

Wednesday 9 December 2020

A new health centre for North Canterbury will soon be built as part of the Canterbury DHB’s Rangiora Health Hub. The... read more about New Family Health and Urgent Care Centre coming to North Canterbury»

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Leighs Construction announced as lead contractor for new mental health facilities at Hillmorton

Monday 30 November 2020

Canterbury DHB is pleased to announce Leigh’s Construction has been appointed as the lead contractor for the $81.8m... read more about Leighs Construction announced as lead contractor for new mental health facilities at Hillmorton»

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Waipapa’s new theatres all up and running

Monday 23 November 2020Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s new operating theatres in Waipapa, Christchurch Hospital have begun to be used as patients start to... read more about Waipapa’s new theatres all up and running»

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Children’s day out – Child Health wards make the move to Waipapa

Thursday 19 November 2020Quick Read

It was children's day out today as our Child Health wards and services, now known collectively as ‘Matatiki’, moved... read more about Children’s day out – Child Health wards make the move to Waipapa»

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Good deed leads to new ED

Wednesday 18 November 2020Quick Read

Christchurch Hospital’s Emergency Department relocated to its new location in the Waipapa building today and started... read more about Good deed leads to new ED»

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Waipapa’s café and retail store to open to the public tomorrow

Tuesday 17 November 2020Quick Read

Fresh, locally sourced food, premium coffee and tea, thoughtful gifts and more. That’s a selection of what people can... read more about Waipapa’s café and retail store to open to the public tomorrow»

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Keep ED for emergencies only as moving day is tomorrow

Tuesday 17 November 2020Quick Read

“Keep the Emergency Department for emergencies only” is the message from clinicians as the Canterbury DHB prepares... read more about Keep ED for emergencies only as moving day is tomorrow»

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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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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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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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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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New Health Precinct Advisory Council Chair Appointed

Wednesday 19 June 2019

Canterbury DHB Chief Executive Officer David Meates has today announced the appointment of well-known Cantabrian Peter... read more about New Health Precinct Advisory Council Chair Appointed»

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Chair of Health Precinct Advisory Council to step down

Monday 20 May 2019Quick Read

After five years leading the development of Canterbury’s Health Precinct Advisory Council (HPAC) its Independent... read more about Chair of Health Precinct Advisory Council to step down»

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Most services returning to Christchurch Outpatients building from Monday 15 April

Friday 12 April 2019Quick Read

Please attribute comment to David Meates, Chief Executive, Canterbury District Health Board I am pleased to report that... read more about Most services returning to Christchurch Outpatients building from Monday 15 April»

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New Christchurch Outpatients building to remain closed until Monday 15 April

Thursday 4 April 2019Quick Read

Please attribute comment to David Meates, Chief Executive, Canterbury District Health Board Despite extraordinary... read more about New Christchurch Outpatients building to remain closed until Monday 15 April»

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Canterbury DHB thrilled with announcement of funding for new facilities

Thursday 28 February 2019Quick Read

Canterbury DHB Chief Executive David Meates, has welcomed today’s announcement from the Prime Minister of around $79... read more about Canterbury DHB thrilled with announcement of funding for new facilities»

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Public access to Canterbury DHB facilities under the ‘traffic light’ system at ORANGE

Friday 3 December 2021

  Public access to Canterbury DHB facilities under the ‘traffic light' system at ORANGE Canterbury DHB has... read more about Public access to Canterbury DHB facilities under the ‘traffic light’ system at ORANGE»

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Minister of Health Officially opens Christchurch Outpatients building

Thursday 31 January 2019Quick Read

The new Christchurch Outpatients facility at 2 Oxford Terrace was officially opened by the Minister of Health Hon Dr... read more about Minister of Health Officially opens Christchurch Outpatients building»

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Ministers open Manawa, healthcare training facility

Thursday 31 January 2019Quick Read

Minister of Health Dr David Clark and Minister of Education Chris Hipkins jointly opened Manawa health research and... read more about Ministers open Manawa, healthcare training facility»

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Manawa building blessed in Christchurch’s Health Precinct

Friday 6 July 2018

Manawa, the state-of-the-art hub for health research and education in Christchurch’s Health Precinct, held a short... read more about Manawa building blessed in Christchurch’s Health Precinct»

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Blessing of new Acute Admitting Unit at Ashburton Hospital

Tuesday 15 November 2016Quick Read

Earlier this morning a blessing service was held for the new Acute Admitting Unit at Ashburton Hospital, part of an... read more about Blessing of new Acute Admitting Unit at Ashburton Hospital»

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Green light for new Akaroa health facility

Friday 21 October 2016Quick Read

​The Akaroa community and Canterbury DHB's commitment to a 12 bed facility for Akaroa has been confirmed. The board... read more about Green light for new Akaroa health facility»

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Prime Minister officially opens Burwood Hospital

Friday 19 August 2016Quick Read

Prime Minister John Key has today unveiled a plaque to commemorate the official opening of Burwood Hospital's new... read more about Prime Minister officially opens Burwood Hospital»

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Public meeting about health services for Cashmere and Spreydon residents

Wednesday 17 August 2016Quick Read

Cashmere and Spreydon residents will have a chance to find out what's happening with health facilities in their area at... read more about Public meeting about health services for Cashmere and Spreydon residents»

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Site blessing and ground breaking for Christchurch Outpatients Building

Monday 18 July 2016Quick Read

Canterbury District Health Board Chair, Murray Cleverley, and the Christchurch Hospital chaplains led a site blessing... read more about Site blessing and ground breaking for Christchurch Outpatients Building»

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Name the Cranes Competition

Friday 1 July 2016Quick Read

​​The Canterbury District Health Board and CPB Contractors are excited to announce a NAME THE CRANES competition.... read more about Name the Cranes Competition»

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Poroporoaki for Burwood Birthing Unit

Friday 1 July 2016Quick Read

A poroporoaki* has been held in acknowledgement of the closure of Burwood Birthing Unit, which officially shut its... read more about Poroporoaki for Burwood Birthing Unit»

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The Princess Margaret Hospital here to stay for a little while yet

Wednesday 15 June 2016Quick Read

Moving some patients from The Princess Margaret Hospital to Burwood Hospital is underway without a hitch but it's left... read more about The Princess Margaret Hospital here to stay for a little while yet»

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Move to new Burwood facilities kicks off

Friday 10 June 2016Quick Read

Canterbury DHB and the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) will start moving patients from The Princess Margaret Hospital... read more about Move to new Burwood facilities kicks off»

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Burwood public open day: Sunday May 29, from 10am to 2pm

Tuesday 24 May 2016Quick Read

​After extensive consumer consultation, planning, designing and construction, the Burwood Hospital's new 230-bed... read more about Burwood public open day: Sunday May 29, from 10am to 2pm»

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The new Akaroa Integrated Health Facility is one step closer

Tuesday 3 May 2016Quick Read

​Canterbury DHB is pleased to announce it is tendering for the design of the new Integrated Health Facility in... read more about The new Akaroa Integrated Health Facility is one step closer»

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Work underway to get Burwood Birthing Unit open

Friday 8 April 2016Quick Read

Work is underway for the temporary reopening of Burwood Birthing Unit. Canterbury DHB closed the unit, after staff and... read more about Work underway to get Burwood Birthing Unit open»

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Burwood Birthing Unit to temporarily reopen

Tuesday 5 April 2016Quick Read

Canterbury DHB will temporarily reopen the Burwood Birthing Unit. The announcement was made at a meeting this week with... read more about Burwood Birthing Unit to temporarily reopen»

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Dates announced for the first services to move to the Burwood Hospital Campus

Monday 1 February 2016Quick Read

The first of Canterbury's new Christchurch-based hospital facilities will be open and in use in just over four months.... read more about Dates announced for the first services to move to the Burwood Hospital Campus»

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Government gives green light to new Christchurch Outpatients

Monday 1 February 2016Quick Read

​​​​The Minister of Health, Hon. Jonathan Coleman and Minister of Finance, Hon. Bill English, have given the go... read more about Government gives green light to new Christchurch Outpatients»

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Rangiora Health Hub officially opened

Tuesday 24 November 2015Quick Read

The Canterbury Health System has today welcomed Health Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman who officially opened the Rangiora... read more about Rangiora Health Hub officially opened»

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The pour to end all pours

Thursday 5 November 2015Quick Read

The Canterbury District Health Board and Fletcher Construction will begin the concrete pour to end all pours, starting... read more about The pour to end all pours»

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It’s tool time at Burwood Hospital

Tuesday 3 November 2015Quick Read

Work on the new healthcare facilities at Burwood Hospital is reaching a peak, with up to 500 contractors now on site... read more about It’s tool time at Burwood Hospital»

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Kaikoura’s new integrated family health centre has an official name

Monday 31 August 2015Quick Read

It is ‘Kaikoura Health, Te Hā o Te Ora'. Kaikoura Service Level Alliance (SLA) members, who are overseeing... read more about Kaikoura’s new integrated family health centre has an official name»

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