Intense winds reaching velocities of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have left approximately 90,000 homes lacking electricity and forced agencies to call off more than 100 air travel services, based on local media.
The gales are impacting the whole southern region and southern parts of the northern region, per the weather forecasting body.
Officials in New Zealand have released uncommon red wind warnings - the highest alert level - in key areas encompassing these major districts.
People have been encouraged to remain inside, avoid travel, and get ready for additional power and communication outages.
Broad Impact and Crisis Response
The power cut appears to be affecting residences mainly in the southern region, although officials state that the electricity supply was being gradually reinstated.
Regional news have reported that in various locations structures have suffered roof damage, whereas trees and electricity poles have been knocked down by the gales.
Within the capital, a person was fatally injured after being impacted by a tree branch at a popular trail walking spot on earlier this week.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a woman was blown onto approaching vehicles on a street by a powerful blast, in a event that was captured in a popular vehicle recording.
Aircraft services to and from the metropolis have been cancelled as a result of the gusts, and certain highways and community centers are shut down.
Meanwhile local leaders have declared a crisis declaration, to assist recovery activities.
Strike Action During Severe Conditions
The wild winds on today come as tens of thousands of teachers, doctors and other public workers are participating in what has been called a "mega strike", demanding higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
But the intense climate has compelled them to modify certain arrangements, with various open-air gatherings moved indoors or cancelled.
Like conditions are impacting Australia, ushering in a period of extreme heat to the nation's interior regions.
Authorities have declared fire bans for apprehension regarding bushfires.
