From the outset, the Trust was keen to invite distinguished scholars and peace activists, politicians, and others inspired by Archie’s legacy of principled resistance to war to honour his memory and re-interpret his stand for peace and justice for a twenty-first-century audience.
The annual Archibald Baxter Memorial Lecture is held each year on or close to International Peace Day, 21 September.
Archibald Baxter Memorial Lecture 2025:
‘Principles for Aotearoa New Zealand’s Foreign Policy’
To be delivered by Nanaia Mahuta - former Minister for Foreign Affairs 2020-2023
Wednesday 17th September 5.50 to 7.00pm
Venue: Auditorium, College of Education
Archibald Baxter Memorial Lecture 2024:
‘Making Peace with our Past and Future’
This was delivered by Hon Grant Robertson. YouTube link