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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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 – 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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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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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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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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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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Health Warning – Algal bloom in Rakahuri/Ashley River at the Rangiora-Loburn Bridge

Wednesday 26 January 2022Quick Read

Our Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for the Rakahuri/Ashley River at the Rangiora-Loburn... read more about Health Warning – Algal bloom in Rakahuri/Ashley River at the Rangiora-Loburn Bridge»

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Health Warning – Algal bloom in Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at Glentunnel

Tuesday 18 January 2022Quick Read

Our Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for the 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 removed for algal bloom at Silverstream/Kaiapoi River between Ohoka Road and Hayson Drive

Friday 14 January 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 at Silverstream/Kaiapoi River between Ohoka Road and Hayson Drive»

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Health Warning removed for algal bloom in Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at Chamberlains Ford

Monday 10 January 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 Chamberlains Ford»

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Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality in Waikirikiri (Selwyn River) at Glentunnel

Saturday 1 January 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 in Waikirikiri (Selwyn River) at Glentunnel»

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