Severe gales hitting velocities of up to 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in approximately 90,000 properties without power and forced officials to halt more than 100 flights, based on local media.
The gales are influencing the entire southern region and southern sections of the northern region, according to the national weather agency.
The nation's agencies have issued uncommon red wind warnings - the highest alert level - in key areas such as Canterbury and Wellington.
Residents have been encouraged to avoid going outside, stay off roads, and make arrangements for further power and communication outages.
Extensive Impact and Emergency Measures
This outage seems to be impacting homes predominantly in the southern region, although authorities state that the electricity supply was being slowly brought back.
Regional news have stated that in various locations roofs have been ripped off houses, and utility poles and vegetation have been toppled by the gales.
In Wellington, a man was killed after being struck by a tree branch at a popular trail walking spot on earlier this week.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a female was blown onto oncoming traffic on a road by a strong gust of wind, in a moment that was recorded in a popular vehicle recording.
Air travel to and from the city have been suspended as a result of the weather, and some roads and libraries are not operating.
At the same time authorities in Canterbury have declared a state of emergency, to support emergency management operations.
Work Stoppages Amid Harsh Weather
The wild winds on this day occur while many of teachers, doctors and other public workers are engaged in what has been called a "mega strike", demanding better pay and working conditions.
Yet the severe conditions has forced them to modify various scheduled activities, with various open-air gatherings moved indoors or cancelled.
Similar gusts are also sweeping the nearby nation, ushering in a period of extreme heat to the nation's interior regions.
Authorities have declared burning restrictions for apprehension regarding bushfires.
