Powerful gales attaining speeds of approximately 155km/h (96mph) have caused nearly 90,000 properties experiencing outages and led officials to halt more than 100 air travel services, according to regional news sources.
The gales are influencing the whole southern region and southern sections of the North Island, per the national weather agency.
Officials in New Zealand have issued uncommon high-level wind alerts - the highest alert level - in core zones including Wellington and Canterbury.
Residents have been encouraged to remain inside, refrain from journeys, and prepare for more power and communication outages.
Extensive Damage and Crisis Response
This outage seems to be impacting homes mostly in the southern region, while officials report that the electricity supply was being gradually reinstated.
Regional news have indicated that in some places structures have suffered roof damage, and utility poles and vegetation have been knocked down by the gusts.
In Wellington, a man was lost his life after being hit by a falling limb at a popular trail walking spot on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a woman was pushed toward moving cars on a street by a strong gust of wind, in a incident that was filmed in a widely shared car camera footage.
Air travel to and from the metropolis have been suspended as a result of the winds, and some roads and libraries are not operating.
At the same time Canterbury officials have declared a crisis declaration, to assist recovery activities.
Labor Protests Amid Severe Weather
These intense gusts on Thursday come as numerous of teachers, doctors and other public workers take part in what has been termed a "significant labor action", calling for improved salaries and workplace environments.
However the intense climate has pressured them to change some of their plans, with some outdoor rallies moved indoors or cancelled.
Comparable winds are also sweeping the neighboring country, bringing a heatwave to the country's outback.
Officials have declared burning restrictions for fear of bushfires.
