VISITING HOSPITAL

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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 .

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Read the latest Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury health news, media releases, and current health alerts for the Canterbury region. Our flagship news publications Waitaha Canterbury Pānui and WellNow Canterbury magazine are available to read online.​ The Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury Communications team are also available to assist with any enquiries from media.

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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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CEO Update – Monday 14 February 2022

Monday 14 February 2022Quick Read

  In this edition of the CEO Update It’s Valentine’s Day and there is a lot to love, including our preparation... read more about CEO Update – Monday 14 February 2022»

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CEO Update – Tuesday 8 February 2022

Tuesday 8 February 2022Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update Just as the West Coast avoided the predicted severe flooding, we managed to get... read more about CEO Update – Tuesday 8 February 2022»

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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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CEO Update – Monday 31 January 2022

Monday 31 January 2022Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update We remain focused on preparing the health system, our people and our community for... read more about CEO Update – Monday 31 January 2022»

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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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CEO Update – Monday 24 January 2022

Monday 24 January 2022Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update With the whole country now in traffic light setting RED and Omicron emerging in the... read more about CEO Update – Monday 24 January 2022»

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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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Health warning removed for Te Roto o Waihora (Lake Ellesmere) at Lakeside Domain

Friday 31 December 2021Quick Read

Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its health warning for Te Roto o... read more about Health warning removed for Te Roto o Waihora (Lake Ellesmere) at Lakeside Domain»

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Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality in Te Roto o Waihora (Lake Ellesmere) at Lakeside Domain

Wednesday 22 December 2021Quick 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 Te Roto o Waihora (Lake Ellesmere) at Lakeside Domain»

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Public Health warning – Banks Peninsula tap water

Wednesday 22 December 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB Medical Officer of Health, Dr Ramon Pink, says there is a risk to public health following the prolonged... read more about Public Health warning – Banks Peninsula tap water»

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CEO Update – Monday 20 December 2021

Monday 20 December 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update In the last CEO Update of 2021, Peter reflects on the past year – a... read more about CEO Update – Monday 20 December 2021»

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Health Warning issued due to algal bloom in Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at Chamberlains Ford

Thursday 16 December 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at... read more about Health Warning issued due to algal bloom in Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at Chamberlains Ford»

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Health warning removed for algal bloom in a tributary of the Waiau Uwha River near Waiau Township Bridge

Tuesday 14 December 2021Quick 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 a tributary of the Waiau Uwha River near Waiau Township Bridge»

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CEO Update – Monday 13 December 2021

Monday 13 December 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update While Canterbury is well prepared to have visitors from RED areas of New Zealand when... read more about CEO Update – Monday 13 December 2021»

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Health warning issued after algal bloom found in Kaiapoi River/Silverstream between Ohoka Road and Hayson Drive

Friday 10 December 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for Kaiapoi River/Silverstream between... read more about Health warning issued after algal bloom found in Kaiapoi River/Silverstream between Ohoka Road and Hayson Drive»

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Health warning issued after algal bloom found in Pegasus Lake

Friday 10 December 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health Unit has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green... read more about Health warning issued after algal bloom found in Pegasus Lake»

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CEO Update – Monday 6 December 2021

Monday 6 December 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update The countdown to Christmas is on. For many, that means entering a period when we have... read more about CEO Update – Monday 6 December 2021»

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Health Warning – Potentially toxic algal bloom in Wainono Lagoon

Saturday 4 December 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green... read more about Health Warning – Potentially toxic algal bloom in Wainono Lagoon»

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CEO Update – Monday 29 November 2021

Monday 29 November 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update This week we are preparing for more changes including the introduction of the... read more about CEO Update – Monday 29 November 2021»

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Health warning lifted for Waipara River at the Boys’ Brigade site

Wednesday 24 November 2021Quick Read

Our Community and Public Health unit has lifted its health warning for Waipara River at Boys’ Brigade site Canterbury... read more about Health warning lifted for Waipara River at the Boys’ Brigade site»

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CEO Update – Monday 22 November 2021

Monday 22 November 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update A diverse group of leaders gathered in Christchurch last week to brainstorm ideas and... read more about CEO Update – Monday 22 November 2021»

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Health Warning – Unsafe recreational water quality at Waipara River at Boys Brigade site

Thursday 18 November 2021Quick Read

Our Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after high levels of faecal bacteria were found in... read more about Health Warning – Unsafe recreational water quality at Waipara River at Boys Brigade site»

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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in tributary of Waiau Uwha River at the Waiau Township

Wednesday 17 November 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for a tributary of the Waiau Uwha River... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in tributary of Waiau Uwha River at the Waiau Township»

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CEO Update – Monday 15 November 2021

Monday 15 November 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update COVID-19 vaccinations dominate again this week. Peter shares a video produced by some... read more about CEO Update – Monday 15 November 2021»

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CEO Update – Monday 8 November 2021

Monday 8 November 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update Peter offers special thanks to everyone who coordinated or supported our response to... read more about CEO Update – Monday 8 November 2021»

Featured – Media release

Health advice following fire at Bromley wastewater treatment plant

Tuesday 2 November 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health Unit is providing the Canterbury community with some practical advice... read more about Health advice following fire at Bromley wastewater treatment plant»

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CEO Update – Monday 1 November 2021

Monday 1 November 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update The DHB’s plans to respond to a resurgence of COVID-19 were put to the test last... read more about CEO Update – Monday 1 November 2021»

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Smoke from fire at Bromley wastewater treatment plant

Monday 1 November 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a public health warning for smoke from the fire at the... read more about Smoke from fire at Bromley wastewater treatment plant»

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CEO Update – Tuesday 26 October

Tuesday 26 October 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update New Zealand’s highest altitude vaccination clinic was held in Arthur’s Pass last... read more about CEO Update – Tuesday 26 October»

Featured – Media release

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

Tuesday 19 October 2021Quick 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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CEO Update – Monday 18 October 2021

Monday 18 October 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update A spectacularly successful Super Saturday saw more than 17,000 Cantabrians roll up... read more about CEO Update – Monday 18 October 2021»

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Cantabrians urged to get vaccinated on Super Saturday

Wednesday 13 October 2021

Please attribute comment to Dr Helen Skinner, Senior Responsible Officer for Canterbury’s COVID-19 response: With... read more about Cantabrians urged to get vaccinated on Super Saturday»

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CEO Update – Monday 11 October 2021

Monday 11 October 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update 16 October is ‘Super Saturday’ across Aotearoa with the goal of vaccinating... read more about CEO Update – Monday 11 October 2021»

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CEO Update – Monday 4 October 2021

Monday 4 October 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update Today Peter celebrates our vaccination wins and acknowledges the hard mahi required... read more about CEO Update – Monday 4 October 2021»

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Canterbury’s vaccination roll out accelerates with reopening of drive-through clinic

Friday 1 October 2021Quick Read

Cantabrians have another opportunity to receive their vaccinations from the comfort of their own vehicles with a... read more about Canterbury’s vaccination roll out accelerates with reopening of drive-through clinic»

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CEO Update – Monday 27 September 2021

Monday 27 September 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update Today marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week and Peter encourages us all... read more about CEO Update – Monday 27 September 2021»

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