Intense winds hitting velocities of up to 155km/h (96mph) have left nearly 90,000 households experiencing outages and forced agencies to halt in excess of 100 air travel services, based on local media.
These gusts are impacting the entire South Island and southern sections of the North Island, according to the national weather agency.
Officials in New Zealand have issued infrequent high-level wind alerts - the most severe warning - in core zones including Wellington and Canterbury.
People have been encouraged to avoid going outside, refrain from journeys, and prepare for further utility disruptions.
Extensive Impact and Emergency Measures
The electricity loss seems to be impacting households mostly in the South Island, although agencies state that power was being restored progressively.
Domestic outlets have stated that in certain areas homes have lost their roofs, and utility poles and vegetation have been brought down by the winds.
In Wellington, a man was killed after being impacted by a wooden fragment at a well-known hiking path on earlier this week.
Also in the capital, a female was swept into moving cars on a thoroughfare by a intensive burst, in a incident that was recorded in a popular vehicle recording.
Air travel entering and leaving the metropolis have been halted because of the weather, while some roads and libraries are not operating.
At the same time local leaders have issued a emergency situation, to assist emergency management operations.
Labor Protests Amid Harsh Conditions
The wild winds on this day come as numerous of teachers, doctors and other public workers take part in what has been called a "major walkout", calling for higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
However the extreme weather has compelled them to modify certain arrangements, with some outdoor rallies shifted to interior venues or cancelled.
Like conditions are impacting Australia, causing a period of extreme heat to the country's outback.
Officials have announced flame prohibitions for apprehension regarding wildfires.
