[iso1210]

There were elements of mysogany and arguments he'd been 'cancelled'.

> the Wizard said he liked to tease women by telling them they were devious, and said “they use cunning to get men who are thick”.

> I love women, I forgive them all the time, I’ve never struck one yet. Never strike a woman because they bruise too easily is the first thing, and they’ll tell the neighbours and their friends … and then you’re in big trouble

That doesn't sound like he was canned because they wanted to impress the Saudis.

[swebs]

That's speculation on The Guardian's part that doesn't really match up with the city council's statement.

[iso1210]

Those are direct quotes from the Wizzard himself.

You're the one saying "its easy to read between the lines". I'd agree. Saying "don't hit a woman because they bruise easily" may have been acceptable behaviour 40 years ago, it's not now.

You can read between the lines and believe it's because of New Zealand (one of the most liberal countries on the planet) trying to attract Saudi immigrants all you want, but if there's anything deeper than the council statement, it seems far more likely it's a grumpy old man stuck in his ways who refuses to change and thus is no longer wanted