Ian Barker (jurist)

The Honourable Sir Ian Barker KC
Barker in 2018
Judge of the High Court
In office 1976–1997
7th Chancellor of the University of Auckland
In office 1991–1999
Preceded by	Mick Brown
Succeeded by	John Graham
Personal details
Born	Richard Ian Barker (1934-03-17)17 March 1934 Taumarunui, New Zealand
Died	11 November 2022(2022-11-11) (aged 88)
Spouse	Mary Christine Allardyce ​ ​ (m. 1965)​
Education	University of Auckland
Occupation	Lawyer, judge
Known for	Cook Islands law reform

Sir Richard Ian Barker KC (17 March 1934 – 11 November 2022) was a New Zealand jurist. His legal career spanned over six decades. He was a lawyer for 20 years, followed by 20 years as a judge at the High Court, before he worked for another two decades as a mediator and arbitrator. Barker was involved in the law reform in the Cook Islands.