Powerful gales reaching velocities of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in approximately 90,000 properties lacking electricity and compelled authorities to call off in excess of 100 flights, based on local media.
The gales are influencing the complete southern region and southern parts of the North Island, according to the weather forecasting body.
The nation's agencies have issued uncommon severe gust advisories - the highest alert level - in central regions such as Wellington and Canterbury.
Residents have been urged to remain inside, stay off roads, and prepare for more utility disruptions.
Extensive Destruction and Emergency Response
The electricity loss seems to be impacting residences predominantly in the southern region, while authorities report that the electricity supply was being slowly brought back.
Regional news have stated that in various locations roofs have been ripped off houses, while trees and electricity poles have been knocked down by the winds.
In Wellington, a individual was lost his life after being hit by a wooden fragment at a popular trail walking spot on earlier this week.
Additionally in the city, a female was blown onto oncoming traffic on a thoroughfare by a intensive burst, in a incident that was filmed in a viral dashcam video.
Aircraft services to and from the city have been cancelled due to the winds, while certain highways and community centers are not operating.
Meanwhile local leaders have issued a crisis declaration, to assist emergency management operations.
Strike Action Alongside Severe Conditions
These intense gusts on this day come as many of teachers, doctors and other public workers are engaged in what has been called a "significant labor action", demanding better pay and working conditions.
However the severe conditions has forced them to alter various scheduled activities, with several external protests moved indoors or cancelled.
Similar gusts are affecting Australia, bringing a period of extreme heat to the country's outback.
Authorities have announced fire bans for concern about forest fires.
