David Mason (c. 1889 – 5 July 1966), also known by his Māori name, Rawiri Meihana, was a New Zealand rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s.
[citation needed] He impressed the selectors and was nominated for inclusion in the New Zealand team for Australia by the Nelson union.
He was subsequently selected for the 1911 New Zealand tour of Australia and played 4 matches, scoring 2 tries and kicking 2 goals.
Prior to departure he made his New Zealand debut in a match against Auckland at the Takapuna Racecourse on 10 June.
[10] Mason represented Nelson district Māori at many important gatherings and up until his death was president of the Takaka Tribal Committee.