Steve Wyn-Harris
United KingdomfarmerMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Steve Wyn-Harris is a Central Hawke’s Bay farmer and broadcaster known for his unique interests in meteorites during his semi-retirement. Recently, he also gained attention for writing a children's book about his adventures in meteorite hunting, showcasing his passion for both agriculture and science.
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Steve Wyn-Harris spotted a small, black stone on the bare ground while hunting for debris from a meteor.
Flight paths and fridge magnets: how a fireball hunter tracked down New Zealand’s newest meteorite | New ZealandThe Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-08-11
United Kingdom· 2026-08-11
Steve Wyn-Harris is the director of Fireballs Aotearoa, an organization that tracks meteors and meteorites.
‘Thought it was a plane on fire’: large meteor sightings stir delight in New Zealand | New ZealandThe Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-07-29
United Kingdom· 2026-07-29Central Hawke’s Bay farmer and broadcaster on chasing meteorites in his semi-retirement.
Listen to The Country online: Sporting legends join Jamie Mackay at FieldaysThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-06-11
New Zealand· 2025-06-11
