Intense winds hitting speeds of approximately 155km/h (96mph) have caused approximately 90,000 households without power and forced officials to cancel in excess of 100 flights, according to regional news sources.
These gusts are affecting the complete South Island and lower areas of the North Island, as stated by the country's meteorological service.
The nation's agencies have announced infrequent high-level wind alerts - the top caution category - in key areas encompassing these major districts.
Residents have been advised to remain inside, stay off roads, and make arrangements for more electricity and network failures.
Extensive Destruction and Emergency Measures
The electricity loss appears to be affecting households predominantly in the southern region, while agencies say that power was being gradually reinstated.
Domestic outlets have stated that in various locations homes have lost their roofs, while power lines and trees have been toppled by the gales.
In Wellington, a individual was lost his life after being impacted by a falling limb at a frequent walking route on earlier this week.
Also in the capital, a woman was swept into oncoming traffic on a road by a strong gust of wind, in a incident that was filmed in a viral dashcam video.
Aircraft services entering and leaving the urban area have been halted because of the weather, while some roads and libraries are shut down.
At the same time authorities in Canterbury have declared a emergency situation, to facilitate recovery activities.
Strike Action Amid Severe Conditions
The wild winds on this day coincide with tens of thousands of school staff, physicians and civil servants take part in what has been described as a "major walkout", demanding better pay and working conditions.
But the intense climate has pressured them to modify certain arrangements, with several external protests relocated inside or abandoned.
Comparable winds are impacting the neighboring country, causing a high-temperature event to the nation's interior regions.
Agencies have announced burning restrictions for fear of bushfires.
