Intense gales hitting speeds of up to 155km/h (96mph) have left nearly 90,000 homes without power and compelled officials to call off in excess of 100 air travel services, based on local media.
These gusts are influencing the whole South Island and southern parts of the North Island, according to the country's meteorological service.
Officials in New Zealand have released infrequent red wind warnings - the top caution category - in central regions such as Canterbury and Wellington.
Locals have been advised to remain inside, stay off roads, and make arrangements for further electricity and network failures.
Extensive Destruction and Crisis Response
The power cut appears to be affecting residences mostly in the South Island, although authorities report that power was being gradually reinstated.
Regional news have stated that in various locations structures have suffered roof damage, while trees and electricity poles have been knocked down by the gusts.
Within the capital, a man was lost his life after being impacted by a falling limb at a popular trail walking spot on earlier this week.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a woman was swept into moving cars on a thoroughfare by a powerful blast, in a event that was recorded in a viral dashcam video.
Flights in and out of the metropolis have been suspended as a result of the gusts, and various routes and public facilities are shut down.
Meanwhile Canterbury officials have issued a emergency situation, to support disaster response efforts.
Work Stoppages Alongside Harsh Weather
These intense gusts on this day come as many of school staff, physicians and civil servants take part in what has been termed a "major walkout", requesting improved salaries and workplace environments.
But the intense climate has compelled them to modify some of their plans, with several external protests relocated inside or cancelled.
Comparable winds are also sweeping the neighboring country, bringing a period of extreme heat to the nation's interior regions.
Agencies have declared burning restrictions for concern about bushfires.
