Scott Caldwell
Official Candidate Biography
I believe in Wellington, but it’s time for a shakeup. We need fresh vision and a no-nonsense approach to revitalise the city.
I was born in the kind of faceless NZ suburb you see all around the country. Until the age of 10, I had never experienced a proper walkable, compact city.
The feeling that a city could be enjoyable for everyone to live in is something that has stuck with me ever since, and it will be the driving force behind my mayoralty.
Cities should be liveable and enjoyable but, for too long, Wellington has been held hostage to ideology and nostalgia. More importantly, we’ve become afraid of growth and change.
I stand for more affordable housing, better infrastructure, thriving local businesses, and real rates relief for all Wellingtonians - and I’m up for the challenge if you are. Vote Scoot! #1
Scott Caldwell’s Elections & Candidacies
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Contested 1 race — 0 elected 1 not elected
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MayorWellington City CouncilAffiliation: The Scoot FoundationFinal Not electedVote share • 0.4%295 votes
In the News
Windbag: The case for every Wellington mayoral candidate
The Spinoff — October 7, 2025Twelve people are running to be the next mayor of Wellington. Here’s the best reason to vote for each of them.
Windbag: Skeletons, vampires, clowns and other notes from the Mt Victoria candidates debate
The Spinoff — September 9, 2025Wellington mayoral candidates and contenders for the Pukehīnau/Lambton ward faced off in an unexpectedly spooky debate on Thursday.
Auckland Council’s bold plan for two million homes divides opinions
NZ Herald — August 20, 2025Scott Caldwell supports more homes but doubts some proposed height limits.
“A Fresh, No-Nonsense Vision To Revitalise Wellington”: Scott ‘Scoot’ Caldwell Announces Mayoral Run
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