Powerful gusts hitting velocities of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in nearly 90,000 households experiencing outages and led authorities to call off in excess of 100 aircraft departures, based on domestic outlets.
These gusts are affecting the complete South Island and southern sections of the North Island, according to the country's meteorological service.
The nation's agencies have issued infrequent high-level wind alerts - the most severe warning - in key areas encompassing these major districts.
People have been encouraged to avoid going outside, avoid travel, and make arrangements for more utility disruptions.
Broad Damage and Crisis Measures
The electricity loss appears to be affecting households predominantly in the South Island, while agencies say that the electricity supply was being restored progressively.
Local media have reported that in some places homes have lost their roofs, whereas trees and electricity poles have been brought down by the gales.
In Wellington, a person was killed after being hit by a wooden fragment at a popular trail walking spot on earlier this week.
Also in the capital, a female was pushed toward moving cars on a thoroughfare by a strong gust of wind, in a moment that was recorded in a popular vehicle recording.
Flights to and from the city have been halted because of the gusts, while some roads and libraries are not operating.
Meanwhile local leaders have declared a emergency situation, to assist recovery activities.
Work Stoppages Alongside Extreme Conditions
These intense gusts on today coincide with numerous of teachers, doctors and other public workers are participating in what has been called a "significant labor action", calling for higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
Yet the extreme weather has compelled them to change certain arrangements, with several external protests shifted to interior venues or abandoned.
Similar gusts are also sweeping the nearby nation, ushering in a high-temperature event to the remote areas.
Authorities have announced flame prohibitions for fear of bushfires.
