Powerful gales attaining velocities of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have left around 90,000 properties experiencing outages and led agencies to halt more than 100 aircraft departures, according to domestic outlets.
The gales are influencing the complete southern region and southern parts of the northern region, according to the weather forecasting body.
The nation's agencies have released uncommon red wind warnings - the highest alert level - in central regions including Canterbury and Wellington.
Residents have been urged to remain inside, stay off roads, and prepare for more power and communication outages.
Extensive Destruction and Emergency Response
This outage seems to be impacting households predominantly in the South Island, although officials say that energy was being restored progressively.
Regional news have stated that in some places homes have lost their roofs, whereas power lines and trees have been knocked down by the winds.
Within the capital, a man was fatally injured after being impacted by a tree branch at a well-known hiking path on earlier this week.
Also in the capital, a woman was blown onto oncoming traffic on a street by a strong gust of wind, in a moment that was captured in a widely shared car camera footage.
Flights entering and leaving the city have been cancelled as a result of the gusts, and various routes and public facilities are not operating.
At the same time Canterbury officials have declared a emergency situation, to assist recovery activities.
Work Stoppages Amid Extreme Conditions
These intense gusts on today occur while many of teachers, doctors and other public workers take part in what has been termed a "mega strike", requesting higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
But the severe conditions has forced them to alter some of their plans, with various open-air gatherings shifted to interior venues or called off.
Like conditions are also sweeping the neighboring country, bringing a high-temperature event to the nation's interior regions.
Authorities have declared flame prohibitions for concern about wildfires.
