Powerful gales attaining speeds of approximately 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in around 90,000 properties experiencing outages and compelled officials to cancel over 100 flights, based on local media.
The winds are influencing the entire southern region and southern sections of the North Island, according to the weather forecasting body.
Officials in New Zealand have released infrequent severe gust advisories - the top caution category - in central regions encompassing Wellington and Canterbury.
People have been urged to stay indoors, refrain from journeys, and get ready for additional power and communication outages.
Extensive Destruction and Crisis Response
The power cut appears to be affecting homes mostly in the southern region, while authorities say that power was being restored progressively.
Local media have stated that in various locations homes have lost their roofs, and trees and electricity poles have been brought down by the gusts.
Across Wellington, a man was lost his life after being struck by a wooden fragment at a frequent walking route on earlier this week.
Additionally in the city, a woman was blown onto approaching vehicles on a street by a strong gust of wind, in a incident that was filmed in a popular vehicle recording.
Flights in and out of the metropolis have been cancelled as a result of the gusts, while various routes and public facilities are not operating.
At the same time authorities in Canterbury have issued a state of emergency, to facilitate disaster response efforts.
Work Stoppages During Severe Weather
The wild winds on today coincide with many of educators, medical professionals and government employees are participating in what has been termed a "significant labor action", calling for higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
Yet the intense climate has compelled them to modify certain arrangements, with various open-air gatherings relocated inside or called off.
Like conditions are also sweeping Australia, causing a high-temperature event to the nation's interior regions.
Officials have issued burning restrictions for concern about forest fires.
