Richard Walter (archaeologist)

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

Richard K. Walter is a New Zealand archaeologist and prehistorian best known for his work at the 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]

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