Intense gusts hitting speeds of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have left nearly 90,000 properties experiencing outages and led authorities to cancel over 100 air travel services, based on domestic outlets.
The winds are impacting the entire South Island and lower areas of the North Island, per the weather forecasting body.
New Zealand authorities have announced rare red wind warnings - the most severe warning - in central regions such as these major districts.
Residents have been encouraged to avoid going outside, refrain from journeys, and make arrangements for more utility disruptions.
Extensive Impact and Emergency Response
The electricity loss seems to be impacting residences predominantly in the southern region, though agencies report that the electricity supply was being gradually reinstated.
Regional news have reported that in various locations structures have suffered roof damage, whereas power lines and trees have been toppled by the gales.
In Wellington, a person was killed after being hit by a tree branch at a well-known hiking path on earlier this week.
Additionally in the city, a woman was blown onto moving cars on a thoroughfare by a strong gust of wind, in a incident that was recorded in a widely shared car camera footage.
Aircraft services entering and leaving the metropolis have been cancelled because of the weather, while various routes and public facilities are not operating.
Meanwhile local leaders have announced a emergency situation, to assist emergency management operations.
Work Stoppages During Harsh Conditions
The wild winds on this day occur while numerous of teachers, doctors and other public workers take part in what has been described as a "significant labor action", demanding better pay and working conditions.
However the intense climate has pressured them to change certain arrangements, with several external protests moved indoors or called off.
Similar gusts are also sweeping the neighboring country, bringing a high-temperature event to the nation's interior regions.
Authorities have announced burning restrictions for concern about bushfires.
