Intense gales hitting speeds of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have caused nearly 90,000 properties without power and forced officials to halt more than 100 air travel services, as reported by domestic outlets.
The winds are impacting the entire South Island and southern parts of the North Island, per the weather forecasting body.
New Zealand authorities have issued rare red wind warnings - the top caution category - in central regions encompassing these major districts.
Locals have been advised to avoid going outside, avoid travel, and prepare for additional electricity and network failures.
Extensive Impact and Emergency Response
This outage seems to be impacting households mostly in the South Island, though agencies say that the electricity supply was being gradually reinstated.
Local media have indicated that in various locations homes have lost their roofs, while utility poles and vegetation have been toppled by the winds.
Across Wellington, a individual was fatally injured after being impacted by a falling limb at a popular trail walking spot on earlier this week.
Additionally in the city, a female was blown onto moving cars on a thoroughfare by a intensive burst, in a incident that was captured in a popular vehicle recording.
Air travel in and out of the urban area have been halted because of the winds, and various routes and public facilities are also closed.
At the same time Canterbury officials have issued a crisis declaration, to facilitate disaster response efforts.
Strike Action During Harsh Weather
The powerful gales on this day occur while numerous of educators, medical professionals and government employees take part in what has been called a "major walkout", demanding higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
But the intense climate has compelled them to alter various scheduled activities, with various open-air gatherings relocated inside or called off.
Like conditions are impacting the neighboring country, causing a high-temperature event to the nation's interior regions.
Authorities have announced flame prohibitions for fear of wildfires.
