Intense winds hitting velocities of approximately 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in around 90,000 households without power and forced officials to halt over 100 aircraft departures, according to domestic outlets.
The gales are affecting the entire southern region and southern parts of the northern region, as stated by the national weather agency.
The nation's agencies have announced infrequent severe gust advisories - the top caution category - in central regions including Wellington and Canterbury.
Locals have been advised to avoid going outside, avoid travel, and get ready for additional power and communication outages.
Extensive Impact and Emergency Measures
This outage appears to be affecting households predominantly in the southern region, although authorities say that energy was being gradually reinstated.
Regional news have reported that in some places homes have lost their roofs, while trees and electricity poles have been brought down by the winds.
Within the capital, a individual was lost his life after being impacted by a tree branch at a frequent walking route on earlier this week.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a female was swept into moving cars on a street by a powerful blast, in a incident that was captured in a viral dashcam video.
Aircraft services entering and leaving the urban area have been halted due to the winds, whereas some roads and libraries are shut down.
At the same time authorities in Canterbury have announced a emergency situation, to support disaster response efforts.
Labor Protests During Harsh Conditions
These intense gusts on this day come as tens of thousands of teachers, doctors and other public workers are participating in what has been termed a "significant labor action", demanding improved salaries and workplace environments.
But the severe conditions has compelled them to alter certain arrangements, with several external protests relocated inside or abandoned.
Like conditions are impacting the nearby nation, ushering in a high-temperature event to the country's outback.
Agencies have declared burning restrictions for apprehension regarding forest fires.
