Matthew Kirkbride

Matthew Middlewood Kirkbride (13 August 1848 – 4 November 1906) was an independent conservative Member of Parliament in New Zealand.

Born in Ulleskelf in Yorkshire, Kirkbride arrived in New Zealand in July 1863.

[1] He was a friend and neighbour of William Massey, with whom he shared positions on local government.

[1] He won the 1905 election against Liberal Ralph Duncan Stewart.

[3] His death caused the 6 December 1906 by-election in Manukau, which was won by Frederic Lang.