Richard Walter (archaeologist)

Richard Walter
Residence New Zealand
Alma mater University of Auckland
Known for Work at the Wairau Bar
Scientific career
Fields Archaeology, Prehistory of the Pacific
Thesis The Southern Cook Islands in Eastern Polynesian prehistory (1990)

Richard K. Walter is a New Zealand archaeologist who specializes in the archaeology of the tropical Pacific and New Zealand. His early work focused on East Polynesian colonization and his PhD tested new models for the colonization of East Polynesia based on field research he carried out in the Cook Islands. He is best known for his work on the archaeology of Wairau Bar. He did his BA and PhD in anthropology at the University of Auckland[1] before moving to Otago University, where he is currently a professor.[2] He is also an honorary professor at the University of Queensland[1]

His work at Wairau Bar is carried out with the active support of the local Rangitāne Iwi[3][4][5] and funding from the Marsden Fund.[6][7]

References

  1. 1 2 "Honorary Professor Richard Walter - School of Social Science - The University of Queensland, Australia". Socialscience.uq.edu.au. Retrieved 2014-06-11.
  2. ↑ "Richard Walter, Archaeology at the University of Otago". Otago.ac.nz. 2007-06-19. Retrieved 2014-06-11.
  3. ↑ Cathie Bell (2014-01-08). "Professor in talks with Rangitane". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2014-06-11.
  4. ↑ "Ready to come home - marlborough-express". Stuff.co.nz. 2008-12-30. Retrieved 2014-06-11.
  5. ↑ "Hangi pit final treasure - marlborough-express". Stuff.co.nz. 2009-01-23. Retrieved 2014-06-11.
  6. ↑ "Polynesian colonisation « 2013 Highlights « Awarded Grants « Marsden Fund « Funds « Funds, Medals & Competitions « Royal Society of New Zealand". Royalsociety.org.nz. Retrieved 2014-06-11.
  7. ↑ Gibb, John (2014-01-06). "Grant to develop a 'living archive' | Otago Daily Times Online News : Otago, South Island, New Zealand & International News". Odt.co.nz. Retrieved 2014-06-11.


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