By Grant Miller of
Aurora Energy has complained about foul language, "public rage" and insults directed at it during meetings about looming power price hikes.
The lines company has been heavily criticised for the state of its network and its planned hike in prices to pay for an upgrade.
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The Otago lines company objected to what it has described as rude and disruptive behaviour at public and stakeholder meetings - including scoffing, laughing and people misrepresenting the truth - and criticised the Commerce Commission for failing to maintain control of the meetings.
But the commission says the proposed price increases and the state of Aurora's network have a major impact on consumers and it was important that those affected had a chance to express their views.