Powerful gusts attaining velocities of approximately 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in approximately 90,000 properties without power and forced authorities to call off over 100 flights, based on domestic outlets.
The winds are influencing the entire South Island and lower areas of the northern region, according to the country's meteorological service.
The nation's agencies have announced uncommon high-level wind alerts - the highest alert level - in central regions such as these major districts.
Locals have been urged to avoid going outside, refrain from journeys, and get ready for further power and communication outages.
Widespread Destruction and Crisis Response
The electricity loss seems to be impacting residences mostly in the South Island, though officials state that power was being restored progressively.
Regional news have indicated that in various locations homes have lost their roofs, while power lines and trees have been knocked down by the gales.
In Wellington, a individual was lost his life after being struck by a falling limb at a frequent walking route on earlier this week.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a woman was swept into moving cars on a thoroughfare by a strong gust of wind, in a event that was recorded in a widely shared car camera footage.
Flights to and from the city have been halted as a result of the gusts, and certain highways and community centers are shut down.
Simultaneously authorities in Canterbury have announced a state of emergency, to assist disaster response efforts.
Labor Protests During Severe Weather
These intense gusts on today coincide with tens of thousands of teachers, doctors and other public workers take part in what has been termed a "significant labor action", demanding improved salaries and workplace environments.
Yet the extreme weather has forced them to change some of their plans, with some outdoor rallies shifted to interior venues or cancelled.
Like conditions are affecting the nearby nation, bringing a high-temperature event to the nation's interior regions.
Authorities have issued flame prohibitions for apprehension regarding wildfires.
