Sir John Richard Harrison ED (23 May 1921 – 5 September 2003) was a New Zealand politician.

He was educated at Wanganui Collegiate School and Canterbury University, from where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts.

During World War II, Harrison served in the army, and saw active service in Italy.

[3] In the 1963 election, Harrison stood for Parliament in the electorate of Hawke's Bay, and was successful.

[8] In the 1980 Queen's Birthday Honours, Harrison was appointed a Knight Bachelor, two years after becoming speaker.