Richard Walter (archaeologist)

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]

Richard Walter
Alma materUniversity of Auckland
Known forWork at the Wairau Bar
Scientific career
FieldsArchaeology, Prehistory of the Pacific
ThesisThe Southern Cook Islands in Eastern Polynesian prehistory (1990)

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. "Honorary Professor Richard Walter - School of Social Science - The University of Queensland, Australia". Socialscience.uq.edu.au. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
  2. "Richard Walter, Archaeology at the University of Otago". Otago.ac.nz. 19 June 2007. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
  3. Cathie Bell (8 January 2014). "Professor in talks with Rangitane". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
  4. "Ready to come home - marlborough-express". Stuff.co.nz. 30 December 2008. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
  5. "Hangi pit final treasure - marlborough-express". Stuff.co.nz. 23 January 2009. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
  6. "Polynesian colonisation « 2013 Highlights « Awarded Grants « Marsden Fund « Funds « Funds, Medals & Competitions « Royal Society of New Zealand". Royalsociety.org.nz. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
  7. Gibb, John (6 January 2014). "Grant to develop a 'living archive' | Otago Daily Times Online News : Otago, South Island, New Zealand & International News". Odt.co.nz. Retrieved 11 June 2014.

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