Sidney Moko Mead
New Zealand anthropologist, historian, artist, teacher, writer and prominent Māori leader · New Zealand · On the map · Academics · Lived 1927 to 2026 · aged 99
Sir "Sidney" Hirini Moko Haerewa Mead was a New Zealand anthropologist, historian, artist, teacher, writer and prominent Māori leader. Initially training as a teacher and artist, Mead taught in many schools in the East Coast and Bay of Plenty regions, and later served as principal of several schools.
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After earning his PhD in 1968, he taught anthropology in several universities abroad. He returned to New Zealand in 1977 and established the first Māori studies department in the country. Mead later became a prominent Māori advocate and leader, acting in negotiations on behalf of several tribes and sitting on numerous advisory boards. He also wrote extensively on Māori culture. Mead was the chair of the council of Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.
