David Guthrie (New Zealand politician)

David Guthrie (1861 – 22 January 1941) was a New Zealand politician. He served as a Member of Parliament for the Oroua electorate from 1905 to 1922. He was a member of the Reform Party.

Guthrie was born in Forfarshire, Scotland. He emigrated to New Zealand and farmed in the Manawatu region. Prior to entering national politics, he served on the local school board and the Manawatu County Council.

In Parliament, Guthrie was a strong advocate for agricultural interests. He served as Minister of Lands from 1919 to 1920 in the Massey Ministry and then Minister of Public Works from 1920 to 1926 in the Massey and Coates Ministries. He was known for his work on improving roading and infrastructure in rural areas.

After retiring from Parliament in 1922, Guthrie continued to be involved in local affairs. He died in Palmerston North in 1941.