Intense gusts hitting velocities of up to 155km/h (96mph) have left around 90,000 households experiencing outages and compelled officials to cancel more than 100 flights, as reported by regional news sources.
The winds are impacting the entire southern region and lower areas of the northern region, per the country's meteorological service.
The nation's agencies have issued uncommon red wind warnings - the top caution category - in central regions including Wellington and Canterbury.
Locals have been encouraged to remain inside, avoid travel, and get ready for additional utility disruptions.
Extensive Damage and Crisis Measures
The power cut is primarily influencing residences predominantly in the South Island, though officials say that the electricity supply was being slowly brought back.
Regional news have reported that in various locations structures have suffered roof damage, whereas trees and electricity poles have been toppled by the winds.
In Wellington, a man was killed after being impacted by a falling limb at a frequent walking route on earlier this week.
Also in the capital, a female was blown onto approaching vehicles on a thoroughfare by a intensive burst, in a incident that was captured in a popular vehicle recording.
Air travel to and from the city have been halted due to the weather, and some roads and libraries are also closed.
Meanwhile authorities in Canterbury have announced a emergency situation, to facilitate recovery activities.
Work Stoppages During Severe Conditions
The wild winds on this day occur while many of educators, medical professionals and government employees are participating in what has been termed a "major walkout", calling for better pay and working conditions.
But the severe conditions has forced them to change some of their plans, with several external protests relocated inside or abandoned.
Like conditions are affecting Australia, causing a heatwave to the country's outback.
Authorities have declared flame prohibitions for concern about forest fires.
