Intense winds reaching speeds of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in approximately 90,000 homes without power and forced officials to cancel in excess of 100 flights, according to domestic outlets.
These gusts are impacting the whole southern region and lower areas of the North Island, per the country's meteorological service.
The nation's agencies have announced infrequent severe gust advisories - the highest alert level - in key areas encompassing Canterbury and Wellington.
Residents have been urged to avoid going outside, stay off roads, and make arrangements for more utility disruptions.
Extensive Destruction and Emergency Response
The power cut seems to be impacting households predominantly in the southern region, though agencies report that energy was being restored progressively.
Regional news have reported that in some places homes have lost their roofs, whereas trees and electricity poles have been knocked down by the gales.
Within the capital, a man was lost his life after being struck by a wooden fragment at a frequent walking route on earlier this week.
Also in the capital, a woman was swept into approaching vehicles on a street by a intensive burst, in a event that was captured in a widely shared car camera footage.
Aircraft services in and out of the urban area have been halted because of the winds, whereas various routes and public facilities are shut down.
Meanwhile Canterbury officials have announced a crisis declaration, to facilitate recovery activities.
Labor Protests Amid Severe Weather
These intense gusts on this day coincide with numerous of school staff, physicians and civil servants are participating in what has been termed a "mega strike", calling for better pay and working conditions.
But the severe conditions has compelled them to modify some of their plans, with several external protests shifted to interior venues or abandoned.
Similar gusts are also sweeping the nearby nation, ushering in a period of extreme heat to the nation's interior regions.
Agencies have declared fire bans for apprehension regarding wildfires.
