John Anstey

John Anstey JP (1856 – 28 August 1940) was a farmer from South Canterbury in New Zealand. He was first a member of the Legislative Council and then a Member of Parliament, representing the Liberal Party.

Early life Anstey was born in Devonshire, England in 1856, and was raised on his father's farm in Tiverton. He was the brother of Rev. Martin Anstey. He came to New Zealand in 1878 via Lyttelton. For the first three years, he worked as a shearer and engine-driver. At the end of his term on 21 January 1914, the Reform Government was in power and he was not reappointed.

He won the Waitaki electorate in , when he defeated Norton Francis of the Reform Party by 3070 votes to 2914. At the next general election in , he was defeated by Reform's John Bitchener.

Death Anstey died on 28 August 1940, aged 84. He was survived by three sons and one daughter.