Intense gales hitting speeds of up to 155km/h (96mph) have caused around 90,000 households lacking electricity and led authorities to cancel more than 100 flights, based on local media.
The gales are affecting the complete southern region and southern sections of the northern region, as stated by the country's meteorological service.
Officials in New Zealand have announced infrequent high-level wind alerts - the highest alert level - in key areas such as Canterbury and Wellington.
Residents have been encouraged to remain inside, avoid travel, and make arrangements for more utility disruptions.
Broad Damage and Crisis Measures
The power cut seems to be impacting residences mostly in the South Island, while agencies say that energy was being gradually reinstated.
Domestic outlets have reported that in some places homes have lost their roofs, and utility poles and vegetation have been brought down by the gusts.
In Wellington, a individual was fatally injured after being hit by a wooden fragment at a frequent walking route on earlier this week.
Additionally in the city, a woman was swept into approaching vehicles on a thoroughfare by a intensive burst, in a moment that was recorded in a popular vehicle recording.
Flights entering and leaving the urban area have been suspended due to the winds, while certain highways and community centers are also closed.
Meanwhile authorities in Canterbury have issued a state of emergency, to support emergency management operations.
Work Stoppages Alongside Extreme Conditions
The wild winds on today occur while tens of thousands of educators, medical professionals and government employees are engaged in what has been described as a "major walkout", calling for better pay and working conditions.
But the extreme weather has compelled them to change various scheduled activities, with some outdoor rallies moved indoors or called off.
Like conditions are affecting Australia, ushering in a period of extreme heat to the nation's interior regions.
Officials have issued flame prohibitions for concern about wildfires.
