Waikari emergency department (ED)

This hospital does not provide emergency medical services. In a medical emergency, call 111 and ask for an ambulance.

After hours and urgent medical centres (A&E)

The closest after hours and urgent medical centre is the 24 Hour Surgery on Madras Street, Christchurch.

401 Madras Street
Christchurch
Entrance on the left just before Bealey Avenue

Phone: 03 365 7777


Contact us

To contact Waikari Hospital, call 03 314 4005


Visiting hours

Waikari Hospital visiting hours are 11am to 1pm and 3pm to 8pm every day.


How to get to the hospital

Address:

Waikari Hospital
16 Littles Drive
Waikari
North Canterbury

Parking information

There is parking for patients and visitors onsite, including accessible parks.

Facilities

Meals on Wheels

You can arrange frozen meals to be picked up at the hospital. Anyone can use this service but there is a cost. To order a delivery, call 03 335 4443

Wi-Fi and free internet access

Free public Wi-Fi internet access is available in most hospital areas.

Patient and visitor information

Visitor rules and tips

You should not come to our facilities as a visitor or support person if you are unwell. We encourage you to:

  • wear a surgical or medical mask when visiting
  • clean your hands with the alcohol-based hand gel we provide.

Patients can have more than one visitor except in some situations, for example rooms with more than one patient where it can cause overcrowding.

Smokefree

All of our hospital grounds are smoke and vape free. If you are a patient we encourage you to discuss quitting smoking with your doctor or nurse.

If you want help to quit, call Te Hā Waitaha 0800 425 700

Te Hā Waitaha Smokefree Support

Feedback on Waikari Hospital

How was the care you or your whānau received at our healthcare providers in Canterbury? We welcome feedback, compliments or complaints to help us get things right.

Phone: 03 364 0843
Email:

Canterbury feedback form

If you have a problem you want sorted straight away, talk with the staff caring for you or ask to speak with a manager in that area.