Intense gales reaching velocities of up to 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in nearly 90,000 properties lacking electricity and led agencies to call off over 100 aircraft departures, based on local media.
These gusts are affecting the whole South Island and southern sections of the northern region, according to the country's meteorological service.
The nation's agencies have issued rare high-level wind alerts - the top caution category - in central regions including these major districts.
People have been encouraged to avoid going outside, refrain from journeys, and get ready for more electricity and network failures.
Broad Damage and Crisis Measures
This outage appears to be affecting residences mostly in the South Island, while authorities report that the electricity supply was being gradually reinstated.
Regional news have reported that in certain areas structures have suffered roof damage, while power lines and trees have been knocked down by the winds.
Within the capital, a man was killed after being impacted by a tree branch at a well-known hiking path on earlier this week.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a female was pushed toward moving cars on a road by a intensive burst, in a event that was recorded in a widely shared car camera footage.
Flights to and from the urban area have been cancelled because of the weather, while certain highways and community centers are shut down.
Meanwhile authorities in Canterbury have declared a emergency situation, to facilitate emergency management operations.
Work Stoppages Alongside Extreme Conditions
These intense gusts on today come as many of school staff, physicians and civil servants are participating in what has been termed a "significant labor action", calling for better pay and working conditions.
However the severe conditions has forced them to modify certain arrangements, with several external protests moved indoors or cancelled.
Comparable winds are impacting the nearby nation, ushering in a heatwave to the country's outback.
Agencies have announced flame prohibitions for apprehension regarding forest fires.
