Powerful gales reaching velocities of approximately 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in around 90,000 households experiencing outages and led agencies to call off in excess of 100 flights, according to local media.
The winds are affecting the complete South Island and southern parts of the northern region, according to the weather forecasting body.
Officials in New Zealand have released infrequent severe gust advisories - the most severe warning - in central regions encompassing these major districts.
People have been encouraged to stay indoors, avoid travel, and prepare for additional power and communication outages.
Widespread Damage and Crisis Measures
This outage seems to be impacting residences predominantly in the southern region, though officials report that power was being gradually reinstated.
Regional news have stated that in some places homes have lost their roofs, and utility poles and vegetation have been toppled by the gales.
Across Wellington, a person was lost his life after being hit by a tree branch at a popular trail walking spot on earlier this week.
Also in the capital, a individual was pushed toward moving cars on a street by a strong gust of wind, in a event that was filmed in a popular vehicle recording.
Flights entering and leaving the metropolis have been suspended due to the gusts, whereas certain highways and community centers are also closed.
At the same time authorities in Canterbury have issued a emergency situation, to assist disaster response efforts.
Labor Protests Amid Harsh Weather
The wild winds on this day occur while numerous of school staff, physicians and civil servants take part in what has been called a "significant labor action", requesting higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
But the extreme weather has pressured them to alter certain arrangements, with several external protests moved indoors or cancelled.
Similar gusts are also sweeping the neighboring country, bringing a heatwave to the remote areas.
Officials have declared fire bans for concern about wildfires.
