Intense gales attaining velocities of up to 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in nearly 90,000 properties experiencing outages and led agencies to halt over 100 aircraft departures, according to local media.
The winds are influencing the complete South Island and southern sections of the North Island, according to the country's meteorological service.
The nation's agencies have announced rare red wind warnings - the top caution category - in core zones including Canterbury and Wellington.
Residents have been urged to stay indoors, refrain from journeys, and get ready for additional power and communication outages.
Widespread Damage and Emergency Response
This outage appears to be affecting households mostly in the southern region, although agencies say that the electricity supply was being gradually reinstated.
Local media have stated that in some places homes have lost their roofs, while power lines and trees have been knocked down by the gusts.
Across Wellington, a man was killed after being struck by a wooden fragment at a frequent walking route on earlier this week.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a individual was pushed toward moving cars on a road by a intensive burst, in a incident that was captured in a viral dashcam video.
Air travel entering and leaving the urban area have been suspended due to the weather, while some roads and libraries are not operating.
At the same time local leaders have declared a crisis declaration, to facilitate recovery activities.
Work Stoppages Amid Extreme Weather
The wild winds on this day coincide with tens of thousands of teachers, doctors and other public workers are participating in what has been called a "major walkout", requesting higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
Yet the intense climate has compelled them to change certain arrangements, with some outdoor rallies shifted to interior venues or cancelled.
Like conditions are impacting the nearby nation, ushering in a heatwave to the remote areas.
Officials have issued flame prohibitions for apprehension regarding forest fires.
