Intense gales attaining velocities of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have left approximately 90,000 properties without power and led officials to cancel more than 100 aircraft departures, as reported by local media.
The winds are affecting the whole southern region and lower areas of the northern region, per the weather forecasting body.
Officials in New Zealand have announced infrequent red wind warnings - the highest alert level - in core zones including Wellington and Canterbury.
Residents have been advised to stay indoors, refrain from journeys, and get ready for more utility disruptions.
Extensive Damage and Emergency Measures
The electricity loss is primarily influencing homes predominantly in the southern region, although agencies say that energy was being slowly brought back.
Domestic outlets have indicated that in certain areas homes have lost their roofs, and trees and electricity poles have been toppled by the gales.
Within the capital, 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 female was pushed toward oncoming traffic on a thoroughfare by a powerful blast, in a moment that was recorded in a widely shared car camera footage.
Flights entering and leaving the metropolis have been halted as a result of the winds, and some roads and libraries are also closed.
Meanwhile Canterbury officials have declared a state of emergency, to support recovery activities.
Work Stoppages Alongside Extreme Weather
These intense gusts on this day coincide with many of teachers, doctors and other public workers are engaged in what has been called a "major walkout", requesting higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
However the intense climate has pressured them to modify certain arrangements, with several external protests shifted to interior venues or cancelled.
Similar gusts are also sweeping the nearby nation, causing a period of extreme heat to the country's outback.
Agencies have declared fire bans for fear of bushfires.
