Intense gales reaching speeds of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have left approximately 90,000 homes lacking electricity and led authorities to call off in excess of 100 flights, according to regional news sources.
The winds are influencing the complete South Island and southern sections of the North Island, according to the national weather agency.
The nation's agencies have released rare red wind warnings - the top caution category - in key areas encompassing Canterbury and Wellington.
Locals have been urged to remain inside, stay off roads, and make arrangements for additional electricity and network failures.
Extensive Impact and Emergency Measures
This outage seems to be impacting residences mainly in the southern region, although authorities state that energy was being slowly brought back.
Regional news have stated that in various locations homes have lost their roofs, whereas trees and electricity poles have been brought down by the gales.
Within the capital, a man was lost his life after being struck by a tree branch at a frequent walking route on earlier this week.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a individual was blown onto moving cars on a street by a powerful blast, in a event that was filmed in a popular vehicle recording.
Flights entering and leaving the metropolis have been halted as a result of the weather, while certain highways and community centers are not operating.
Meanwhile local leaders have issued a emergency situation, to facilitate recovery activities.
Labor Protests Amid Extreme Weather
The wild winds on Thursday come as many of educators, medical professionals and government employees take part in what has been called a "mega strike", demanding higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
But the extreme weather has compelled them to alter certain arrangements, with several external protests shifted to interior venues or abandoned.
Like conditions are affecting Australia, ushering in a period of extreme heat to the country's outback.
Agencies have announced flame prohibitions for fear of bushfires.
