Health and Safety

Christchurch is a safe city apart from provoked drunk strangers in dark alleyways. Aggressive acts of violence are rare and tourists feel safe getting out in the evenings for a leisurely stroll. In the winter months, the city is heavily blanketed by smog which can cause accidents for drivers and may lead to breathing problems if one has such a medical condition.
Christchurch was hit by major earthquakes in 2010 and early 2011. These natural disasters have caused most of the facilities to be shut down and an emergency condition has been called for the city. If you feel tremors of the earthquake do not panic and call the following emergency numbers.

•    Police & ambulance: 111
•    Medical services:  (03) 365 7777 & (03) 365 7777
•    Hospitals:

Christchurch Hospital
Address: 2 Riccarton Avenue, Addington
Phone: (03) 364 0640

Southern Cross Hospital
Address: 131 Bealey Avenue, Richmond
Phone: (03) 379 4433

Nurse Maude Memorial Hospital
Address: 15 Mansfield Avenue, Merivale
Phone: (03) 375 4145

Parklands Hospital
Address: 429 Papanui Road, Papanui
Phone: (03) 352 6169