John Graham (12 January 1843 – 8 February 1926) was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for Nelson in the South Island.

Graham was born in Nelson in 1843, the eldest son of one of the earliest European settlers of the region.

[5] As Chairman of the Banking Enquiry Committee of 1896, John Graham frequently came into conflict with the Premier Richard Seddon, the Minister of Lands, John McKenzie, and George Hutchison[6] Graham was for some years chairman of the Town Schools' Committee.

[1] He was the first chairman of the Nelson Harbour Board and held that position for twelve years.

[8] Graham died in Feilding on 8 February 1926, after having lived in Nelson for practically all of his life.