Temporary reduced hours at 24 Hour Surgery

From Thursday 21 September, 24 Hour Surgery will close to patients each day between 10.00pm and 8.00am the following day.

This is a temporary solution to our current staff shortages, and we will be returning to a 24 hour service as soon as we are able to safely do so. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

If you have urgent medical concerns, please call Healthline on 0800 611 116

In an emergency, always call 111 or go to the Emergency Department at Christchurch Hospital.

Discover more healthcare options, including virtual providers, by visiting yourbestcare.co.nz

Those with urgent medical concerns should call Healthline on 0800 611 116. In an emergency, always call 111 or go to the Emergency Department at Christchurch Hospital. We encourage individuals to visit yourbestcare.co.nz to explore the various healthcare options available to them, including virtual providers.

We have been working closely with Te Whatu Ora and the Christchurch Emergency Department to ensure they are able to prepare ahead of time. If you’re feeling unwell, give Healthline a call on 0800 611 116 for advice on your care. Always in an emergency, call 111.

No. We will close our doors to new patients at 10PM (or earlier depending on the number of people waiting) to ensure we can attend to all patients before our staff's shift concludes at midnight.

Our primary reason for deleting previous posts is to prevent any confusion for those visiting our page and wondering whether we are currently open or closed.

This is a temporary solution to our current staff shortages, and we will be returning to 24 hour service as soon as we are able to safely do so.

This is a temporary solution to our current staff shortages and we will be returning to 24 hour service as soon as we are able to safely do so.