OpinionOpinion bySteve Wyn-HarrisThe Country·17 Jul, 2026 01:45 AM6 mins to readHawke's Bay sheep and beef farmer Steve Wyn-Harris has been keeping an eye on weather patterns since the early 1980s. Photo / Paul TaylorHawke’s Bay sheep and beef farmer Steve Wyn-Harris is a long-time contributor to The Country’s radio show. He’s taken an interest in weather patterns since the early 1980s and shares his observations on El Niño, La Niña and their effects on farming.

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