Powerful gusts reaching speeds of approximately 155km/h (96mph) have left approximately 90,000 homes lacking electricity and led officials to halt in excess of 100 flights, according to domestic outlets.
The winds are influencing the whole southern region and lower areas of the northern region, according to the weather forecasting body.
Officials in New Zealand have issued infrequent severe gust advisories - the most severe warning - in core zones encompassing Wellington and Canterbury.
People have been advised to stay indoors, stay off roads, and make arrangements for additional electricity and network failures.
Extensive Damage and Crisis Measures
The electricity loss is primarily influencing households predominantly in the South Island, though officials report that energy was being restored progressively.
Local media have indicated that in various locations roofs have been ripped off houses, whereas trees and electricity poles have been brought down by the gales.
Across Wellington, a man was killed after being impacted by a falling limb at a frequent walking route on earlier this week.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a woman was blown onto approaching vehicles on a road by a strong gust of wind, in a incident that was captured in a viral dashcam video.
Flights to and from the urban area have been cancelled as a result of the weather, and certain highways and community centers are also closed.
Meanwhile local leaders have declared a emergency situation, to assist recovery activities.
Labor Protests Alongside Severe Conditions
The powerful gales on today coincide with many of school staff, physicians and civil servants take part in what has been called a "mega strike", calling for better pay and working conditions.
But the severe conditions has compelled them to modify various scheduled activities, with various open-air gatherings moved indoors or abandoned.
Comparable winds are also sweeping the nearby nation, bringing a heatwave to the nation's interior regions.
Agencies have issued fire bans for apprehension regarding wildfires.
