Archibald Baxter was one of a number of New Zealanders who refused to join the military and fight for Great Britain in its war against the Central Powers. This trust has ambitious plans to honour Baxter and other conscientious objectors from New Zealand during these centennial years (2014–18). These include the creation of a memorial garden, an annual peace lecture and an essay competition for secondary school students.
The Archibald Baxter Memorial Trust