Powerful gales hitting velocities of up to 155km/h (96mph) have caused around 90,000 households lacking electricity and led agencies to call off in excess of 100 flights, according to regional news sources.
These gusts are impacting the whole South Island and southern parts of the North Island, as stated by the country's meteorological service.
New Zealand authorities have announced uncommon severe gust advisories - the most severe warning - in core zones encompassing these major districts.
People have been urged to stay indoors, avoid travel, and make arrangements for more power and communication outages.
Extensive Impact and Crisis Measures
The electricity loss seems to be impacting households predominantly in the southern region, while officials report that the electricity supply was being slowly brought back.
Regional news have reported that in various locations homes have lost their roofs, whereas trees and electricity poles have been toppled by the gales.
Across Wellington, a individual was lost his life after being struck by a wooden fragment at a well-known hiking path on earlier this week.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a female was blown onto moving cars on a street by a intensive burst, in a incident that was captured in a viral dashcam video.
Aircraft services to and from the metropolis have been suspended because of the winds, whereas some roads and libraries are also closed.
Meanwhile authorities in Canterbury have issued a emergency situation, to support disaster response efforts.
Labor Protests During Extreme Weather
The wild winds on this day come as many of school staff, physicians and civil servants take part in what has been called a "significant labor action", demanding better pay and working conditions.
But the extreme weather has forced them to modify certain arrangements, with various open-air gatherings shifted to interior venues or abandoned.
Like conditions are also sweeping Australia, causing a heatwave to the remote areas.
Authorities have announced burning restrictions for concern about bushfires.
