Sir Tim Shadbolt

Just kick the man when he’s down, why don’t you? There are some nasty people out there. Remember he was voted in by the public and he shouldn’t be forced to resign because people have thrown their toys out of the cot. — MaryAnn Hughes

Interesting that all those calling for his resignation ignore the fact the people elected him. Since when is it okay to trample the democratic process? — Philip Todd

‘‘Fit as a fiddle’’ — if you do back away from council, Tim, at least you’ll have a backup career in comedy. — Myles Manihera