Richard Walter (archaeologist)
Richard Walter | |
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| Alma mater | University of Auckland |
| Known for | Work at the Wairau Bar |
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| Fields | Archaeology, Prehistory of the Pacific |
| Thesis | The Southern Cook Islands in Eastern Polynesian prehistory (1990) |
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]
References
- ^ a b "Honorary Professor Richard Walter - School of Social Science - The University of Queensland, Australia". Socialscience.uq.edu.au. Retrieved 2014-06-11.
- ^ "Richard Walter, Archaeology at the University of Otago". Otago.ac.nz. 2007-06-19. Retrieved 2014-06-11.
- ^ Cathie Bell (2014-01-08). "Professor in talks with Rangitane". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2014-06-11.
- ^ "Ready to come home - marlborough-express". Stuff.co.nz. 2008-12-30. Retrieved 2014-06-11.
- ^ "Hangi pit final treasure - marlborough-express". Stuff.co.nz. 2009-01-23. Retrieved 2014-06-11.
- ^ "Polynesian colonisation « 2013 Highlights « Awarded Grants « Marsden Fund « Funds « Funds, Medals & Competitions « Royal Society of New Zealand". Royalsociety.org.nz. Retrieved 2014-06-11.
- ^ 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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