High School robot builders team struggling to get sponsors for trip

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A high school team of robot builders might be denied the chance to test their skills on the international stage, after struggling to get sponsors. The Lynfield College Year 12 robotics team won the right to compete at the world champs in Texas later this month. Despite raising a good chunk of cash themselves, previous sponsors can't afford to kick in this year and no-ones stepped up to take their place. Craig Yearbury from Lynfield College spoke to Lisa Owen.

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