Powerful winds hitting speeds of up to 155km/h (96mph) have caused around 90,000 homes experiencing outages and led agencies to halt in excess of 100 air travel services, as reported by local media.
The winds are influencing the complete southern region and southern parts of the northern region, per the country's meteorological service.
Officials in New Zealand have released uncommon red wind warnings - the top caution category - in key areas including Wellington and Canterbury.
People have been urged to remain inside, stay off roads, and get ready for more electricity and network failures.
Extensive Damage and Crisis Response
This outage appears to be affecting homes predominantly in the South Island, although officials state that power was being restored progressively.
Domestic outlets have reported that in various locations structures have suffered roof damage, while power lines and trees have been knocked down by the winds.
Within the capital, a person was lost his life after being impacted by a wooden fragment at a popular trail walking spot on earlier this week.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a woman was pushed toward approaching vehicles on a road by a strong gust of wind, in a incident that was recorded in a viral dashcam video.
Aircraft services entering and leaving the metropolis have been cancelled because of the weather, and various routes and public facilities are shut down.
Meanwhile authorities in Canterbury have declared a crisis declaration, to assist emergency management operations.
Labor Protests Alongside Harsh Conditions
The powerful gales on this day coincide with many of educators, medical professionals and government employees are participating in what has been termed a "mega strike", calling for higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
However the severe conditions has pressured them to alter some of their plans, with several external protests shifted to interior venues or abandoned.
Comparable winds are affecting the neighboring country, ushering in a heatwave to the country's outback.
Authorities have issued fire bans for fear of forest fires.
