Severe gusts attaining velocities of up to 155km/h (96mph) have caused approximately 90,000 properties experiencing outages and forced agencies to cancel over 100 flights, according to domestic outlets.
The winds are impacting the complete southern region and southern sections of the North Island, per the weather forecasting body.
Officials in New Zealand have issued rare red wind warnings - the most severe warning - in central regions encompassing these major districts.
Residents have been urged to remain inside, stay off roads, and get ready for further electricity and network failures.
Extensive Destruction and Emergency Response
The power cut seems to be impacting homes predominantly in the South Island, though authorities say that the electricity supply was being gradually reinstated.
Regional news have indicated that in various locations homes have lost their roofs, whereas utility poles and vegetation have been toppled by the gales.
In Wellington, a individual was killed after being struck by a wooden fragment at a frequent walking route on earlier this week.
Additionally in the city, a woman was blown onto oncoming traffic on a street by a intensive burst, in a event that was filmed in a viral dashcam video.
Air travel in and out of the city have been cancelled because of the gusts, while various routes and public facilities are not operating.
Simultaneously authorities in Canterbury have issued a emergency situation, to support disaster response efforts.
Strike Action Amid Extreme Conditions
These intense gusts on this day occur while numerous of educators, medical professionals and government employees take part in what has been termed a "major walkout", calling for better pay and working conditions.
Yet the severe conditions has compelled them to modify certain arrangements, with various open-air gatherings moved indoors or abandoned.
Similar gusts are impacting the nearby nation, bringing a high-temperature event to the country's outback.
Officials have issued burning restrictions for fear of wildfires.
