Severe gusts hitting velocities of up to 155km/h (96mph) have left approximately 90,000 properties lacking electricity and led officials to cancel more than 100 flights, based on regional news sources.
The winds are influencing the whole South Island and lower areas of the North Island, per the national weather agency.
Officials in New Zealand have announced rare severe gust advisories - the most severe warning - in core zones including these major districts.
People have been encouraged to avoid going outside, stay off roads, and get ready for additional utility disruptions.
Extensive Destruction and Emergency Measures
The electricity loss is primarily influencing residences mainly in the South Island, while officials report that energy was being slowly brought back.
Regional news have stated that in some places homes have lost their roofs, whereas power lines and trees have been knocked down by the gales.
In Wellington, a man was lost his life after being struck by a wooden fragment at a well-known hiking path 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 recorded in a viral dashcam video.
Aircraft services to and from the metropolis have been suspended due to the gusts, while some roads and libraries are shut down.
At the same time Canterbury officials have declared a state of emergency, to assist emergency management operations.
Strike Action Amid Harsh Weather
These intense gusts on today coincide with many of teachers, doctors and other public workers take part in what has been described as a "significant labor action", requesting better pay and working conditions.
But the extreme weather has compelled them to alter some of their plans, with various open-air gatherings shifted to interior venues or abandoned.
Like conditions are affecting the neighboring country, bringing a period of extreme heat to the country's outback.
Officials have issued fire bans for fear of forest fires.
