Severe gusts attaining speeds of up to 155km/h (96mph) have left around 90,000 properties experiencing outages and led agencies to halt more than 100 flights, as reported by domestic outlets.
The winds are impacting the complete southern region and southern sections of the North Island, according to the national weather agency.
New Zealand authorities have released uncommon red wind warnings - the top caution category - in core zones including these major districts.
People have been encouraged to stay indoors, refrain from journeys, and get ready for more power and communication outages.
Extensive Destruction and Crisis Response
This outage seems to be impacting homes mainly in the South Island, although officials state that the electricity supply was being restored progressively.
Domestic outlets have indicated that in various locations homes have lost their roofs, whereas trees and electricity poles have been brought down by the gales.
In Wellington, a person was lost his life after being hit by a falling limb at a well-known hiking path on Tuesday.
Additionally in the city, a individual was blown onto moving cars on a road by a strong gust of wind, in a moment that was recorded in a popular vehicle recording.
Aircraft services in and out of the city have been cancelled as a result of the weather, and some roads and libraries are shut down.
Simultaneously Canterbury officials have announced a state of emergency, to support recovery activities.
Labor Protests Alongside Severe Weather
These intense gusts on Thursday come as tens of thousands of teachers, doctors and other public workers take part in what has been termed a "mega strike", calling for higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
But the severe conditions has forced them to modify various scheduled activities, with some outdoor rallies relocated inside or called off.
Comparable winds are also sweeping the nearby nation, bringing a period of extreme heat to the nation's interior regions.
Agencies have declared flame prohibitions for fear of wildfires.
