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 .

Wellbeing

17 news items.

Newsletter

Te Mana Ora Newsletter – December 2018

Friday 14 December 2018Quick Read

This newsletter is produced by Community and Public Health as a vehicle for promoting positive korero on hauora Māori... read more about Te Mana Ora Newsletter – December 2018»

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Work heats up for Can Do Catering employees

Monday 3 December 2018Quick Read

With the run-up to Christmas, this is the busiest week of the year for a unique catering enterprise in Christchurch.... read more about Work heats up for Can Do Catering employees»

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Canterbury Wellbeing Indicators Continue Upward Trend

Wednesday 28 November 2018Quick Read

Quality of life continues to improve for greater Christchurch residents, according to the latest wellbeing indicators.... read more about Canterbury Wellbeing Indicators Continue Upward Trend»

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Wellbeing essential to a healthy region

Wednesday 18 April 2018Quick Read

Evon Currie, General Manager of Community and Public Health for Canterbury DHB has applauded the Local Government... read more about Wellbeing essential to a healthy region»

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Post-quake wellbeing levels stabilise

Friday 8 December 2017Quick Read

The tenth Canterbury Wellbeing Survey of people in greater Christchurch since the 2011 earthquakes suggests that life... read more about Post-quake wellbeing levels stabilise»

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New toolkit to help schools support student wellbeing

Wednesday 21 June 2017Quick Read

All Right? has launched a free wellbeing toolkit to support young people with their mental health and wellbeing.... read more about New toolkit to help schools support student wellbeing»

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Wellbeing continues to improve for many

Tuesday 6 June 2017Quick Read

The latest Canterbury Wellbeing Survey shows the wellbeing of greater Christchurch residents continues to improve.... read more about Wellbeing continues to improve for many»

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Through the earthquakes and aftershocks, look after yourselves and each other

Monday 14 November 2016

Now is the time to look after each other as the Hanmer earthquakes affect different people in different ways. Public... read more about Through the earthquakes and aftershocks, look after yourselves and each other»

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Canterbury wellbeing indicators show continued improvement

Tuesday 20 September 2016

While life for many in Canterbury is improving, the impacts of the quakes are still being felt as the region's recovery... read more about Canterbury wellbeing indicators show continued improvement»

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Growing delicious communities together

Friday 19 August 2016Quick Read

Canterbury is on its way to being more food resilient, as more than 50 schools embrace creating awesome community... read more about Growing delicious communities together»

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Don’t visit your loved ones in hospital if you’re sick

Thursday 28 July 2016Quick Read

Don’t visit your loved ones in hospital if you’re sick with a cold or virus If you’re sick please don’t come... read more about Don’t visit your loved ones in hospital if you’re sick»

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Canterbury Health System update, message from David Meates CEO

Tuesday 16 February 2016

The Canterbury Health System's seamless response to Sunday's magnitude 5.7 earthquake demonstrates another incredible... read more about Canterbury Health System update, message from David Meates CEO»

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Ready to ride – Go Bike Day

Thursday 4 February 2016Quick Read

It's time to dust off your old 10-speed, check your brakes, wipe the cobwebs off your helmet, and get ready for Go by... read more about Ready to ride – Go Bike Day»

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Stay cool when you’re feeling hot, hot, hot…

Tuesday 22 December 2015Quick Read

​Summer has kicked off with a scorcher. With yesterday’s temperatures reaching well into the mid-30s, health... read more about Stay cool when you’re feeling hot, hot, hot…»

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Cycle lanes bring many benefits

Friday 4 December 2015Quick Read

The Canterbury District Health Board has submitted in favour of proposals by the Christchurch City Council to develop... read more about Cycle lanes bring many benefits»

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Canterbury DHB launches Clever Commuters

Friday 17 April 2015Quick Read

Canterbury District Health Board is launching a campaign to encourage staff to make changes to how they get to and from... read more about Canterbury DHB launches Clever Commuters»

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