Richard is an internationally renowned solo piper, who has achieved many accolades including the Highland Piping Society of London’s Gold Medal won in Oban, Scotland in 2007.

As well as an accomplished solo piper, Richard was also Pipe Major of the Canterbury Caledonian Society Pipe Band. Under Richard’s leadership the band won the National Championships six years in a row between 2012–2017 and placed in the top 10 in the world.

Richard has also lead the St Andrew’s College Pipe Band to a World Championship win in 2013 and over 20 National titles.

In 2011, Richard was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for Services to Pipe Bands.