He was an educator, author, iwi leader and helped curate the landmark Te Māori exhibition.

A descendant of Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāi Tūhoe and Tūhourangi, Mead was an educator, author, iwi leader and one of the currators of the landmark Te Māori exhibition.

Respected academic Tā Hirini Moko Mead has died, aged 99.