Severe gales attaining speeds of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have left nearly 90,000 households lacking electricity and forced officials to cancel over 100 air travel services, according to regional news sources.
The gales are influencing the entire southern region and southern parts of the North Island, according to the national weather agency.
New Zealand authorities have issued rare red wind warnings - the top caution category - in central regions encompassing Canterbury and Wellington.
Locals have been advised to stay indoors, stay off roads, and make arrangements for further utility disruptions.
Widespread Destruction and Emergency Measures
This outage appears to be affecting residences mostly in the South Island, while officials state that the electricity supply was being gradually reinstated.
Local media have stated that in some places structures have suffered roof damage, whereas utility poles and vegetation have been brought down by the winds.
Across Wellington, a man was lost his life after being hit by a wooden fragment at a popular trail walking spot on earlier this week.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a woman was swept into oncoming traffic on a road by a intensive burst, in a event that was filmed in a popular vehicle recording.
Aircraft services to and from the city have been suspended as a result of the gusts, while certain highways and community centers are not operating.
Meanwhile local leaders have announced a state of emergency, to facilitate disaster response efforts.
Labor Protests During Extreme Conditions
The powerful gales on this day occur while many of teachers, doctors and other public workers are participating in what has been described as a "significant labor action", requesting higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
However the severe conditions has forced them to change certain arrangements, with some outdoor rallies shifted to interior venues or cancelled.
Comparable winds are affecting the neighboring country, causing a heatwave to the country's outback.
Officials have issued flame prohibitions for concern about bushfires.
