CBAFF 29th Annual Conference - September 2025

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Welcome to the Custom Brokers & Freight Forwarders Federation of NZ Inc.

29th Annual Conference 2025.

 

Our conference will be held from Tuesday 2nd to Thursday 4th September 2025

at the Napier War Memorial Centre, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand.

 

We invite you to support the CBAFF 2025 Conference “Education | ESG | Engagement”.

 

CBAFF is looking forward to being able to welcome you to our highly anticipated 2025 Conference in the gorgeous Hawke’s Bay.
 
The event will bring together leading experts, practitioners, and industry professionals from NZ exchange ideas, share cutting-edge research, and discuss advancements in the field of logistics, freight forwarding and customs brokerage.
 
We look forward to making CBAFF 2025 a resounding success.
 
Thank you for your support!
Sincerely, CBAFF Organising Committee
 
 
 
 

Partnership Opportunities

 
 
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     PARTNERSHIP PROSPECTUS      

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Your sponsorship will help support the development of our conference program, which includes keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to educate, inspire, and connect industry professionals.
 

Registration

 
Full registration for this 3-day conference includes:
 
  • entry to all sessions
  • Port Tour (x1), optional
  • Welcome Reception (x1)
  • Gala Dinner (x1)
     

NOTE: a CBAFF Membership number is required for all Full Member and <30 Member registrations. If you do not know your membership number, please contact us.

 

Payment options:

  • Invoice/Direct Credit
  • Credit Card (transaction fee applies)
  • Wire Transfer

 

 
Port Tour
The Port Tour is included in the full registration price, but is optional to attend and is limited to the first 150 people.
 
Welcome Reception
Additional tickets may be purchased during the booking process at $70pp
 
Gala Dinner
Additional tickets may be purchased during the booking process at $145pp
 
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Dietary Requirements
These can be requested as part of your booking process:
  • Allergies - $25
  • Coeliac - $25
  • Diabetes - $25
  • Keto - $25
  • Kosher - $25
  • Lactose Intolerance - $25
  • Other - $25
 
Early Bird* Tickets
 
  • Full member - $1,100 + GST
  • <30 member - $840 + GST
  • Non member - $1,860 + GST
* available to 05 May 2025
 
 
Tickets*
 
  • Full member - $1,430 + GST
  • <30 member - $840 + GST
  • Non member - $1,940 + GST
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Did you know?
Becoming a member could save you money on conference tickets and more! Click here to explore membership options and unlock exclusive benefits.
Please apply for membership prior to conference
registration as a refund on ticket prices is not available.
 
 

Additional Information

 

 

Accommodation

 
 
CBAFF have secured accommodation on behalf of conference attendees.
 
During the registration process, you are able to select your accommodation preference, or "no accommodation required".
 
 
All prices are quoted in NZD and inclusive of GST.
 
Scenic Hotel Te Pania
(4 star)
45 Marine Parade
Napier
 
Superior King Room, with Breakfast
  • $275 per night
    including breakfast for 1
  • $305 per night
    including breakfast for 2

Additional Information:

  • 1-minute walk to conference venue
  • Check in: 2.00pm
  • Check out: 10.00am
  • includes complimentary WiFi and parking
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Quest Napier
(3 star)
176 Dickens Street
Napier
 
Studio Apartment
  • $174 per night
    (twin room additional $15 per night)

Additional Information:

  • 10-minute walk to conference venue
  • Check in: 2.00pm
  • Check out: 10.00am
  • Includes complimentary WiFi
  • Limited parking, undercover secure at $14 per night

 

 
Art Deco Masonic Hotel
(4 star)
2 Tennyson Street
Napier
 
Superior King Room
  • $205 per night

Additional Information:

  • 4-minute walk to conference venue
  • Check in: 2.00pm
  • Check out: 10.00am
  • Includes complimentary WiFi
  • Breakfast al a carte
 
 
 
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Quality Inn Napier
(3 star)
311 Marine Parade
Napier
 
  • Stanard Studio
    $177 per night

Additional Information:

  • 11-minute walk to conference venue
  • Check in: 2.00pm
  • Check out: 10.00am
  • Includes complimentary WiFi
  • Restaurant provides a full buffet breakfast option, daily, at $27.20 per person
  • Parking is subject to availability

 

 
Expressotel
(3 star)
Cnr Clive Square East/Tennyson
Napier
 
King Studio Room
  • $179 per night

Additional Information:

  • 9-minute walk to conference venue
  • Check in: 2.00pm
  • Check out: 10.00am
  • Includes complimentary WiFi
  • Breakfast al a carte (at Art Deco Masonic Hotel)
 
 
     
 
Additional Information
 
  • Hotels WILL NOT accept direct bookings for this conference.
  • Delegates are responsibile for covering all costs related to their accommodation.
  • A credit card will be required to guarantee your booking. This will NOT be passed to the accommodation proider but will be used in the case of non-payment of accommodation on departure, cancellation or no-show.
  • You need to pay the hotel directly when you check out.