Intense gales attaining speeds of up to 155km/h (96mph) have left around 90,000 properties lacking electricity and forced authorities to call off more than 100 air travel services, as reported by domestic outlets.
The gales are impacting the entire South Island and lower areas of the North Island, according to the country's meteorological service.
New Zealand authorities have announced rare red wind warnings - the most severe warning - in core zones such as Canterbury and Wellington.
Locals have been urged to avoid going outside, refrain from journeys, and get ready for further power and communication outages.
Extensive Destruction and Emergency Measures
The power cut seems to be impacting homes predominantly in the southern region, though authorities say that power was being restored progressively.
Domestic outlets have indicated that in certain areas roofs have been ripped off houses, while trees and electricity poles have been brought down by the gusts.
Within the capital, a man was lost his life after being impacted by a falling limb at a popular trail walking spot on earlier this week.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a woman was swept into oncoming traffic on a road by a intensive burst, in a event that was filmed in a widely shared car camera footage.
Aircraft services to and from the urban area have been halted as a result of the gusts, while various routes and public facilities are not operating.
Meanwhile local leaders have announced a state of emergency, to assist emergency management operations.
Labor Protests During Harsh Conditions
The wild winds on this day occur while numerous of teachers, doctors and other public workers take part in what has been termed a "major walkout", demanding higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
But the severe conditions has pressured them to alter some of their plans, with several external protests relocated inside or abandoned.
Comparable winds are affecting the neighboring country, ushering in a heatwave to the remote areas.
Officials have announced burning restrictions for apprehension regarding wildfires.
