are available in your area. The two regions offer a combination of terrestrial and satellite reception areas and satellite-only areas. Viewers in Hawke's Bay and the West Coast also have reasonably high levels of digital TV use already (around 81 per cent on the West Coast, and around 70 per cent in Hawke's Bay) so are well set up to help others in their communities get ready for digital. New Zealand is going digital in stages -- check our map to find out when your area will be completely digital. There will be a public information campaign to tell you everything you need to know before your region goes digital. Once your area has gone digital, you will need to get your television signal from either Freeview (free-to-air), SKY or TelstraClear (pay-TV). The same free-to-air stations that you watch at the moment will still be available on digital TV. One of digital TV's benefits is that it has the capacity to provide special features, such as audio description and subtitling, for those with sight and hearing impairments. Subtitles are available on selected programmes on Freeview and TelstraClear. Contact them for more information. Teletext will also continue to be available. You don't need a new television to watch digital, but you may need some new equipment. The cost of going digital will depend on your location and what equipment you need, but it's best to talk to your retailer or an installer about your options. If you need a new aerial