David White

David John White (born ) is a New Zealand domestic violence prevention advocate and author. He became known for his campaigning following the murder of his daughter, Helen Meads, in 2009. White has worked throughout New Zealand to raise awareness of family violence and its prevention. In 2023, he was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the prevention of family violence.

Early life White worked as a bookseller for Whitcombe and Tombs in Wellington before running his own bookshop.

Advocacy In September 2009, White’s daughter, Helen Meads, was murdered by her husband, Greg Meads, at their home in Matamata. petitioned MPs,

White has been a White Ribbon Campaign ambassador since 2011.