Intense gusts attaining speeds of approximately 155km/h (96mph) have caused approximately 90,000 households without power and forced officials to call off more than 100 aircraft departures, according to local media.
The gales are influencing the whole South Island and southern parts of the North Island, as stated by the national weather agency.
The nation's agencies have released uncommon high-level wind alerts - the top caution category - in central regions encompassing Canterbury and Wellington.
People have been encouraged to avoid going outside, avoid travel, and prepare for more utility disruptions.
Widespread Damage and Crisis Response
This outage is primarily influencing households mostly in the southern region, although officials state that the electricity supply was being restored progressively.
Regional news have reported that in certain areas homes have lost their roofs, whereas utility poles and vegetation have been knocked down by the gusts.
In Wellington, a person was lost his life after being struck by a falling limb at a frequent walking route on earlier this week.
Also in the capital, a individual was swept into approaching vehicles on a thoroughfare by a strong gust of wind, in a incident that was filmed in a widely shared car camera footage.
Aircraft services in and out of the city have been halted because of the weather, while various routes and public facilities are also closed.
Simultaneously local leaders have issued a crisis declaration, to assist emergency management operations.
Strike Action Amid Extreme Weather
The wild winds on this day come as numerous of school staff, physicians and civil servants are engaged in what has been termed a "mega strike", requesting better pay and working conditions.
However the intense climate has forced them to modify some of their plans, with some outdoor rallies relocated inside or abandoned.
Like conditions are also sweeping the nearby nation, bringing a high-temperature event to the remote areas.
Officials have issued fire bans for concern about wildfires.
