Powerful gusts reaching velocities of up to 155km/h (96mph) have caused approximately 90,000 properties experiencing outages and forced agencies to cancel over 100 flights, based on regional news sources.
The winds are affecting the complete South Island and lower areas of the northern region, according to the national weather agency.
Officials in New Zealand have announced uncommon severe gust advisories - the highest alert level - in core zones including Canterbury and Wellington.
Residents have been advised to stay indoors, avoid travel, and get ready for more utility disruptions.
Widespread Damage and Crisis Response
This outage appears to be affecting homes mainly in the southern region, while officials say that the electricity supply was being slowly brought back.
Local media have indicated that in certain areas roofs have been ripped off houses, whereas utility poles and vegetation have been knocked down by the gusts.
In Wellington, a individual was killed after being struck by a wooden fragment at a popular trail walking spot on earlier this week.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a individual was blown onto approaching vehicles on a street by a intensive burst, in a event that was recorded in a popular vehicle recording.
Air travel to and from the metropolis have been cancelled because of the winds, whereas certain highways and community centers are shut down.
Simultaneously local leaders have issued a emergency situation, to facilitate emergency management operations.
Work Stoppages Alongside Extreme Weather
These intense gusts on this day occur while many of educators, medical professionals and government employees take part in what has been termed a "significant labor action", requesting higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
However the severe conditions has compelled them to change various scheduled activities, with several external protests relocated inside or abandoned.
Similar gusts are also sweeping Australia, bringing a period of extreme heat to the country's outback.
Authorities have declared flame prohibitions for fear of wildfires.
