Severe gusts hitting velocities of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in nearly 90,000 properties without power and compelled officials to cancel in excess of 100 air travel services, according to regional news sources.
These gusts are influencing the complete South Island and southern sections of the northern region, according to the country's meteorological service.
The nation's agencies have released infrequent high-level wind alerts - the top caution category - in central regions including Canterbury and Wellington.
Locals have been advised to stay indoors, refrain from journeys, and prepare for additional electricity and network failures.
Extensive Impact and Emergency Measures
This outage appears to be affecting homes predominantly in the southern region, though agencies state that the electricity supply was being gradually reinstated.
Regional news have stated that in various locations structures have suffered roof damage, and utility poles and vegetation have been knocked down by the gusts.
Within the capital, a man was killed after being hit by a tree branch at a well-known hiking path on earlier this week.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a woman was blown onto approaching vehicles on a street by a intensive burst, in a event that was filmed in a widely shared car camera footage.
Flights in and out of the metropolis have been cancelled as a result of the weather, whereas various routes and public facilities are not operating.
Simultaneously authorities in Canterbury have announced a state of emergency, to support emergency management operations.
Work Stoppages Amid Extreme Conditions
These intense gusts on today occur while tens of thousands of school staff, physicians and civil servants take part in what has been called a "mega strike", demanding improved salaries and workplace environments.
But the extreme weather has forced them to alter various scheduled activities, with several external protests relocated inside or cancelled.
Similar gusts are impacting the nearby nation, causing a high-temperature event to the remote areas.
Officials have issued fire bans for apprehension regarding bushfires.
