Powerful winds attaining velocities of up to 155km/h (96mph) have left nearly 90,000 homes experiencing outages and forced authorities to call off in excess of 100 flights, according to local media.
These gusts are influencing the entire southern region and lower areas of the northern region, according to the country's meteorological service.
New Zealand authorities have released rare red wind warnings - the top caution category - in central regions such as Wellington and Canterbury.
Locals have been encouraged to stay indoors, avoid travel, and get ready for further utility disruptions.
Widespread Impact and Crisis Response
The electricity loss appears to be affecting residences mainly in the southern region, while officials state that the electricity supply was being restored progressively.
Regional news have reported that in various locations roofs have been ripped off houses, whereas utility poles and vegetation have been toppled by the gales.
Within the capital, a man was killed after being struck by a falling limb at a frequent walking route on earlier this week.
Additionally in the city, a female was pushed toward moving cars on a thoroughfare by a intensive burst, in a moment that was filmed in a widely shared car camera footage.
Aircraft services entering and leaving the metropolis have been suspended because of the winds, whereas various routes and public facilities are shut down.
At the same time local leaders have declared a crisis declaration, to support disaster response efforts.
Work Stoppages Amid Severe Weather
The powerful gales on today come as tens of thousands of educators, medical professionals and government employees are participating in what has been called a "significant labor action", calling for higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
However the severe conditions has forced them to modify some of their plans, with several external protests moved indoors or called off.
Similar gusts are impacting the neighboring country, ushering in a high-temperature event to the nation's interior regions.
Agencies have declared fire bans for apprehension regarding wildfires.
