A Christchurch City Councillor says moves are under way, to make the hospital surrounds safer at night

A Waipapa birthing unit staff member was seriously assaulted after leaving work last week.

Health NZ's upped its security measures.

Mayoral hopeful, Sara Templeton, says a lighting areas assessment is being done.

She says the location of parking is also an issue - which is why council staff are looking into using Parakiore's car park for workers at night.