Our People :: Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Federation of New Zealand Inc

Welcome to our Our People, where we honour the dedication and unwavering commitment of our long-serving industry members!

At CBAFF we believe in recognising the invaluable contributions of those who form the bedrock of our federation, so as you navigate through our digital commemoration, you'll discover members from humble beginnings to extraordinary achievements, with each journey being a testament to their career.

We thank these people for being part of our journey. Here's to many more years of shared success and camaraderie!"

Trevor Duxfield

Past President 2013-2014

CBAFF Committee Member 25 years (since 1996) – Life Member

My journey into Customs & Freight Forwarding began unexpectedly, as many find themselves in this industry.

Originally aspiring to be a sheep farmer, fate intervened when I found myself at the airport, landing my first role as a customs runner through an advert in the paper. Forty years later, and as you’ll hear from most people that have been in the industry for a while, it draws you in and keeps you here.

Glenn Coldham

Past President 2012-2017
CBAFF Committee Member 28 years (since 1994) - Life Member

My career commenced with New Zealand Customs in 1982, and then I “jumped ship” to the dark side in 1987 with Perrot & Partners Limited as a Customs Broker.

I have been involved in many exciting projects in my time as a Customs Broker but the most rewarding and mind boggling was managing the Customs Import and Re Export requirements for the nineteen visiting teams for the ... ... ...

Sherelle Kennelly

Chief Executive Officer - CBAFF

I've been in this industry for over 26 years now, though honestly, I've lost count!

My journey began at Fliway International in 1998, where I started as a Customs Broker. Little did I realise then that this role would shape my career in Customs Brokering and Freight Forwarding. I transitioned into this field from a position at a leading New Zealand produce exporter, where I handled export entries and documents for letter of credits.

In 2005, I found my calling in Customs Management, a role that allowed me to ... ... ...