Severe winds reaching speeds of up to 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in nearly 90,000 households without power and forced authorities to cancel in excess of 100 aircraft departures, based on domestic outlets.
These gusts are influencing the complete South Island and southern sections of the North Island, as stated by the national weather agency.
The nation's agencies have released infrequent high-level wind alerts - the highest alert level - in central regions encompassing Wellington and Canterbury.
Residents have been urged to stay indoors, avoid travel, and get ready for additional electricity and network failures.
Extensive Impact and Emergency Measures
The electricity loss appears to be affecting homes mainly in the South Island, while agencies state that the electricity supply was being slowly brought back.
Domestic outlets have stated that in certain areas structures have suffered roof damage, and utility poles and vegetation have been knocked down by the winds.
Across Wellington, a person was lost his life after being hit by a falling limb at a frequent walking route on earlier this week.
Additionally in the city, a individual was pushed toward oncoming traffic on a thoroughfare by a strong gust of wind, in a moment that was recorded in a popular vehicle recording.
Flights in and out of the city have been halted due to the gusts, and some roads and libraries are shut down.
Meanwhile authorities in Canterbury have issued a emergency situation, to assist disaster response efforts.
Strike Action Amid Extreme Conditions
The wild winds on today coincide with many of educators, medical professionals and government employees are engaged in what has been called a "significant labor action", calling for better pay and working conditions.
But the extreme weather has pressured them to modify various scheduled activities, with various open-air gatherings relocated inside or cancelled.
Like conditions are also sweeping the neighboring country, ushering in a high-temperature event to the country's outback.
Authorities have issued flame prohibitions for fear of bushfires.
