13 May - Quarterly Review - ESG
Format: 1-hour collaborative webinar
Focus: ESG in logistics is simpler than you think – join us as we unpack what ESG means for your business and how to start the journey
Who Should Attend: Business owners, senior leaders, operations managers, and emerging professionals
Why Attend: To gain a clear, practical understanding of ESG and how it applies to your business. You’ll walk away with simple, achievable steps to get started, insight into what customers and supply chains are expecting, and the confidence to turn ESG into a business advantage - not a compliance burden.
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Focus: ESG in logistics is simpler than you think – join us as we unpack what ESG means for your business and how to start the journey
Who Should Attend: Business owners, senior leaders, operations managers, and emerging professionals
Why Attend: To gain a clear, practical understanding of ESG and how it applies to your business. You’ll walk away with simple, achievable steps to get started, insight into what customers and supply chains are expecting, and the confidence to turn ESG into a business advantage - not a compliance burden.
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20 May - New Zealand Customs - Webinar
Emerging Risk to Your Business: Drug Importing Using Entity Hijacking – A Growing Threat
Format: Online webinar
Focus: In this must-attend session, New Zealand Customs will walk members through:
Focus: In this must-attend session, New Zealand Customs will walk members through:
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How entity hijacking works in practice
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Real-world examples and emerging trends
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Red flags and risk indicators to watch for
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Steps your business can take to protect itself
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What Customs is seeing at the border right now
Who Should Attend: All members should attend. This is a critical issue affecting the integrity and security of our entire industry.
03 June - Generation Future - Webinar - Staff Development
Format: Online webinar
Focus: This session introduces a simple framework for supporting and developing others (without becoming a micromanager) - whether you’re leading a small team or managing across functions, this session will give you practical tools you can apply immediately to strengthen performance and engagement
Who Should Attend: Managers, team leaders, emerging leaders; anyone responsible for supporting or developing others
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Focus: This session introduces a simple framework for supporting and developing others (without becoming a micromanager) - whether you’re leading a small team or managing across functions, this session will give you practical tools you can apply immediately to strengthen performance and engagement
Who Should Attend: Managers, team leaders, emerging leaders; anyone responsible for supporting or developing others
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04 June - AirLock Webinar (Session 5: Site Security & Access Control)
Format: Online webinar
Focus: Explore the critical role industry play in managing who can access secure environments, from warehouses and handling facilities to airport-adjacent operations across the supply chain.
Who Should Attend: RACAs, Chief Executives, senior persons, compliance officers, internal auditors
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Focus: Explore the critical role industry play in managing who can access secure environments, from warehouses and handling facilities to airport-adjacent operations across the supply chain.
Who Should Attend: RACAs, Chief Executives, senior persons, compliance officers, internal auditors
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12 Jun - CBAFFs Trots Night
It's back for another year!! And there’s no place like the track to experience the excitement and thrills of the Trots!
The Generation Future team will be there creating a real buzz, so make sure you stop by, say hello, and try your hand at winning some prizes.
Format: In-person
Focus: Enjoy a fun-filled evening of connection, celebration and excitement for the customs and logistics community.
Who Should Attend: All levels of industry and related services
Focus: Enjoy a fun-filled evening of connection, celebration and excitement for the customs and logistics community.
Who Should Attend: All levels of industry and related services
NOTE: Please be advised that photography will be taking place at this event. Images may be used by CBAFF for marketing, promotional, and communication purposes.
CBAFFs 30th Anniversary Conference
We’re excited to announce that registrations are now open for CBAFF Conference 2026 – a milestone event celebrating 30 years of CBAFF.
Where: Te Pae Convention Centre, Christchurch
When: 22-24 September 2026
Early Bird registrations are now available
Early Bird pricing is open for both CBAFF members and non-members for a limited time. This is your best opportunity to secure your place at our flagship industry event at a reduced rate.
Attendees can expect:
Where: Te Pae Convention Centre, Christchurch
When: 22-24 September 2026
Early Bird registrations are now available
Early Bird pricing is open for both CBAFF members and non-members for a limited time. This is your best opportunity to secure your place at our flagship industry event at a reduced rate.
Attendees can expect:
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Insightful keynote speakers and industry leaders
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Practical, relevant sessions for brokers, freight forwarders and emerging professionals
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Valuable networking with peers and decision-makers
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A 30-year anniversary celebration woven throughout the conference experience
CBAFF Council - Meetings 2026
The CBAFF Council actively engages in a wide range of internal and industry events, representing the interests and needs of our members at every opportunity. From online meetings to in-person industry gatherings, council members participate in forums, discussions, and decision-making sessions that shape the future of our sector. By attending these events, they advocate for our members, ensuring that your voices are heard and that CBAFF remains at the forefront of industry developments.
* the dates below are accurate as at 10mar26.
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CBAFF Annual General Meeting
07 May 2026
03 Feb | 07 May | 06 Aug | 22 Sep (conference) | 24 Nov
CBAFF Executive Council Meetings
30 Jan | 19 Feb | 19 Mar | 16 Apr | 21 May | 18 Jun | 16 Jul | 20 Aug | 11 Sep | 15 Oct | 19 Nov | 17 Dec
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WORKING GROUP MEETINGS
Border Clearance Working Group (BCWG)
17 Feb | 17 Mar | 21 Apr | 19 May | 16 Jun | 21 Jul | 18 Aug | 20 Oct | 17 Nov | 15 Dec
Environment Sustainability Governance (ESG)
to be advised
Generation Future
13 Jan | 10 Feb | 10 Mar | 14 Apr | 12 May | 09 Jun | 14 Jul | 11 Aug | 08 Sep | 13 Oct | 10 Nov | 08 Dec
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