Matthew Hall Toynbee (born 29 November 1956) is a former New Zealand first-class cricketer for Central Districts. Born in Nelson, Toynbee attended Nelson College from 1970 to 1974. He was a member of the school's 1st XI cricket team for four years, including two years as captain in 1973 and 1974. He was Head Prefect in 1974 and was the college Fives champion in 1973 and 1974. He later taught at Nelson College between 1979 and 1981.