HOSPITAL VISITING

All hospital visitors are recommended to wear a medical face mask. For more information about visiting: Visitors and family. See our COVID-19 page for general COVID-19 advice, detailed hospital visiting guidelines and COVID-19 tests.

See West Coast COVID-19 vaccination clinics for info on vaccinations link COVID-19 Vaccination • West Coast • Healthpoint

Last updated:
16 September 2022

Fewer visitor restrictions now apply

For visitors to all facilities (effective from and last updated on 16 September 2022)

Some visitor restrictions for all Te Whatu Ora Te Tai o Poutini West Coast health facilities remain in place, but we have relaxed others.

There is still a heightened risk to vulnerable people in hospital and so people must continue to wear a mask when visiting any of our facilities and follow other advice designed to keep patients, staff and other 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 in single rooms may have more than one visitor while patients in multi-bed rooms can have one visitor only per patient to ensure there is no overcrowding.
  • People can have one or two support people to accompany them to outpatients appointments.
  • Women in labour in a birthing suite, in Te Nīkau Hospital’s Maternity Ward and in Buller’s Kawatiri Maternity Unit can have the usual support people, subject to space, for the duration of their stay in our facilities.
  • Eating or drinking at the bedside is at the discretion of the Clinical Nurse Manager. Visitors must not eat or drink in multibed rooms because of the increased risk when multiple people remove their 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.

Mask wearing

  • Surgical/medical masks must be worn at all sites, except in counselling, mental health and addiction services where it’s on a case-by-case agreement with patients. Masks will be provided if you don’t have one. In higher-risk environments, people, including young children, may not be able to visit if they cannot wear a mask.
  • Any member of the public with a mask exemption is welcome in all our facilities when attending to receive health care and *treatment. Please show your mask exemption card and appointment letter to staff at the entrance. *Treatment includes coming into the Emergency Department, outpatient appointments, surgery or a procedure.

Visiting patients with COVID-19

  • People are able to 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.

You must NOT visit our facilities if you

  • are COVID-19 positive
  • are unwell. Please stay home if you have a tummy bug or cold or flu/COVID-19-like symptoms (even if you’ve tested negative for COVID-19).

Te Whatu Ora West Coast Aged Residential Care facilities

Visitors are welcome at our Aged Care Residential facilities, subject to the space available. All visitors must wear a surgical mask.

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West Coast Pānui – 22 August 2022

Monday 22 August 2022Quick Read

Read the Te Tai o Poutini | West Coast Pānui via ISSUU or PDF – both available on our website. You can also navigate... read more about West Coast Pānui – 22 August 2022»

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CE Update – 30 June 2022

Thursday 30 June 2022Quick Read

You can read our CE Update from cover to cover or download the full copy via ISSUU or PDF on our website. You can also... read more about CE Update – 30 June 2022»

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West Coast DHB appoints construction contractor for the new Buller Health facility

Thursday 6 May 2021Quick Read

MEDIA RELEASE 6 May 2021 West Coast DHB appoints construction contractor for the new Buller Health facility West Coast... read more about West Coast DHB appoints construction contractor for the new Buller Health facility»

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Countdown on until services start moving into the new Te Nīkau Grey Hospital & Health Centre

Tuesday 21 July 2020Quick Read

The first services start moving in from this Thursday 23 July, with the final services due to open in the new facility... read more about Countdown on until services start moving into the new Te Nīkau Grey Hospital & Health Centre»

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West Coast DHB announces high level Te Nīkau Grey Hospital and Health Centre timeframes

Friday 1 May 2020Quick Read

Following recent discussions with the Ministry of Health, we will begin the 10-week operational readiness phase in... read more about West Coast DHB announces high level Te Nīkau Grey Hospital and Health Centre timeframes»

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All Coast GP Practices have changed the way they are operating

Friday 27 March 2020Quick Read

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE All West Coast general practices have restricted access to clinics in response to the current... read more about All Coast GP Practices have changed the way they are operating»

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Preparation of new Buller Health facility site to begin in early 2020

Wednesday 11 December 2019Quick Read

Please attribute to Philip Wheble, General Manager – West Coast District Health Board The relocation of services... read more about Preparation of new Buller Health facility site to begin in early 2020»

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Buller Health services moving to make way for new facility

Wednesday 20 November 2019Quick Read

Please attribute to Deborah Wright, Manager Integrated Health Services – Northern In preparation for the demolition... read more about Buller Health services moving to make way for new facility»

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West Coast DHB Board endorses Buller Health facility concept design

Wednesday 22 May 2019Quick Read

Please attribute to David Meates, Chief Executive West Coast DHB’s Board endorsed the final Buller Health facility... read more about West Coast DHB Board endorses Buller Health facility concept design»

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Construction of new West Coast DHB administration building to begin shortly

Friday 17 May 2019Quick Read

Please attribute to David Meates, Chief Executive Construction of new West Coast DHB administration building to begin... read more about Construction of new West Coast DHB administration building to begin shortly»

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West Coast DHB announces high level Buller Health facility timelines

Friday 1 February 2019Quick Read

Please attribute to David Meates, Chief Executive Following approval and confirmation of both the site and importantly,... read more about West Coast DHB announces high level Buller Health facility timelines»

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Video clip – New Grey Base Hospital – a look behind the scenes

Thursday 13 December 2018Quick Read

Facilities update – video A look gehind the scenes. Mitchell Patrick (Fletchers Building Services Coordinator)... read more about Video clip – New Grey Base Hospital – a look behind the scenes»

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Government confirms $20m investment in new health centre for Westport

Monday 19 November 2018Quick Read

Health Minister Dr David Clark today confirmed $20m in Crown funding and the site for the new Buller Health Centre in... read more about Government confirms $20m investment in new health centre for Westport»

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Update on the new Grey Base Hospital and Integrated Family Health Unit

Friday 20 July 2018Quick Read

New facilities update – video Take a virtual tour of the new Grey Base Hospital and Integrated Family Health... read more about Update on the new Grey Base Hospital and Integrated Family Health Unit»

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Read our Redevelopment Update Newsletter – first published in November 2017

Tuesday 16 January 2018Quick Read

Redevelopment Update Newsletter This latest issue covers the topics of ‘Where we're at with our Grey facilities... read more about Read our Redevelopment Update Newsletter – first published in November 2017»

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DHB staff tour new Grey Health facilities

Tuesday 17 October 2017Quick Read

DHB staff tour new Grey health facilities Youtube video A bunch of staff who have been involved with designing the new... read more about DHB staff tour new Grey Health facilities»

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Read our Redevelopment Update Newsletter – first published in April 2017

Thursday 24 August 2017Quick Read

Redevelopment Update Newsletter This latest issue covers the topics of ‘Where we're at with our Grey facilities... read more about Read our Redevelopment Update Newsletter – first published in April 2017»

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Video clip – New Grey health facilities construction update

Friday 11 August 2017Quick Read

Facilities update – video A walk around the hospital site.... read more about Video clip – New Grey health facilities construction update»

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Latest action from the new Grey health facilities building site in Greymouth

Thursday 25 May 2017Quick Read

Youtube video Steel works, concrete pouring, kerbing, scaffolding… it's all go!... read more about Latest action from the new Grey health facilities building site in Greymouth»

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Video clip – Minister Steven Joyce visits the new Grey Base health facilities site

Wednesday 8 February 2017Quick Read

Facilities update – video Minister Steven Joyce visits new Grey Base health facilities site.... read more about Video clip – Minister Steven Joyce visits the new Grey Base health facilities site»

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Temporary car park will be closed

Friday 20 January 2017Quick Read

Construction within the Grey Base Hospital grounds continues and the ‘Temporary Car Park' on Water Walk Road will... read more about Temporary car park will be closed»

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Video clip – West Coast Health new facilities in Greymouth

Tuesday 17 January 2017Quick Read

Facilities update – video West Coast Health new facilities in Greymouth... read more about Video clip – West Coast Health new facilities in Greymouth»

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Read our Redevelopment Update flyer – first published in August 2016

Wednesday 12 October 2016Quick Read

Redevelopment Update This latest issue covers the topics of Getting started, security and noise, Keep track of us,... read more about Read our Redevelopment Update flyer – first published in August 2016»

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Video clip – An update from the Fletcher guys re new Grey Health facilities

Thursday 6 October 2016Quick Read

Facilities update – video A new Grey Hospital and Integrated Family Health Centre are being built in Greymouth.... read more about Video clip – An update from the Fletcher guys re new Grey Health facilities»

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Video clip: Piling begins on new Grey Base Hospital site

Tuesday 9 August 2016Quick Read

Facilities update – video Piling begins on new Grey Base Hospital site.... read more about Video clip: Piling begins on new Grey Base Hospital site»

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Video clip – Update on new Grey Base Hospital/IFHC build

Tuesday 9 August 2016Quick Read

Facilities update – video What's underway and what's about to be started on the new Grey Base Hospital and... read more about Video clip – Update on new Grey Base Hospital/IFHC build»

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Car parking update

Friday 8 July 2016Quick Read

The car park outside corporate offices will be closed from Monday morning 11 July, however, a new temporary car park... read more about Car parking update»

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Video clip: Building West Coast: Sam from Fletchers talks about a path, and fencing

Friday 1 July 2016Quick Read

Facilities update – video View our video that introduces Fletchers' Sam who talks about a new path (now... read more about Video clip: Building West Coast: Sam from Fletchers talks about a path, and fencing»

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New Facilities – West Coast DHB

Friday 17 July 2015Quick Read

Vimeo video This video is about New Facilities – WCDHB... read more about New Facilities – West Coast DHB»

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Grey Base Facilities Update

Friday 17 July 2015Quick Read

This presentation includes a proposed site plan, floor plans, an update on final designs supported by graphics to... read more about Grey Base Facilities Update»

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Blessing marks an important milestone for Te Nīkau Grey Hospital and Health Centre

Tuesday 12 May 2020Quick Read

Yesterday’s blessing of Te Nīkau Grey Hospital and Health Centre marks an important milestone for the West Coast... read more about Blessing marks an important milestone for Te Nīkau Grey Hospital and Health Centre»

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CE Update – 27 March 2020

Friday 27 March 2020Quick Read

Articles in this update include: In this edition of the CE Update, Chief Executive David Meates provides an update on... read more about CE Update – 27 March 2020»

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CE Update – 1 November 2019

Friday 1 November 2019Quick Read

In this edition of the CE Update, Chief Executive David Meates congratulates the newly elected Board members and also... read more about CE Update – 1 November 2019»

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CE Update – 3 July 2019

Wednesday 3 July 2019Quick Read

Articles in this update include: In this July issue: Wellbeing Budget (David Meates) West Coast Health Facilities... read more about CE Update – 3 July 2019»

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CE Update – 9 April 2019

Tuesday 9 April 2019

Articles in this update include: A word from Chief Executive David Meates (incl. West Coast Health System audit, West... read more about CE Update – 9 April 2019»

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CE Update – 21 December 2018

Friday 21 December 2018Quick Read

West Coast DHB's own newsletter. In this December issue: A Thank You message from CE David Meates West Coast DHB staff... read more about CE Update – 21 December 2018»

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West Coast DHB announces name of new health facilities in Greymouth

Tuesday 13 November 2018Quick Read

At its Board meeting last week, West Coast DHB members agreed on a name for its new facilities, due for completion next... read more about West Coast DHB announces name of new health facilities in Greymouth»

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CE Update – 12 November 2018

Monday 12 November 2018Quick Read

Articles in this update include: West Coast DHB tests emergency readiness South Island Rural Workforce Workshop Read... read more about CE Update – 12 November 2018»

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DHB applauds Government’s commitment to West Coast

Friday 27 May 2016Quick Read

West Coast District Health Board Chair Peter Ballantyne has applauded the Government's commitment to the health of West... read more about DHB applauds Government’s commitment to West Coast»

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