Intense gales attaining velocities of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in nearly 90,000 properties experiencing outages and compelled agencies to call off more than 100 air travel services, based on local media.
These gusts are affecting the whole southern region and southern parts of the northern region, according to the national weather agency.
The nation's agencies have issued infrequent red wind warnings - the most severe warning - in central regions such as Canterbury and Wellington.
Locals have been urged to avoid going outside, avoid travel, and prepare for additional utility disruptions.
Broad Damage and Emergency Measures
The power cut appears to be affecting homes mostly in the South Island, though officials state that the electricity supply was being gradually reinstated.
Local media have reported that in certain areas structures have suffered roof damage, whereas power lines and trees have been knocked down by the winds.
Within the capital, a man was lost his life after being impacted by a falling limb at a frequent walking route on earlier this week.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a individual was pushed toward oncoming traffic on a road by a intensive burst, in a event that was filmed in a widely shared car camera footage.
Flights in and out of the urban area have been cancelled due to the gusts, and certain highways and community centers are not operating.
Simultaneously Canterbury officials have announced a crisis declaration, to support recovery activities.
Strike Action Alongside Severe Weather
The wild winds on today come as tens of thousands of teachers, doctors and other public workers are engaged in what has been described as a "significant labor action", calling for higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
However the intense climate has compelled them to modify various scheduled activities, with various open-air gatherings moved indoors or called off.
Comparable winds are also sweeping the neighboring country, causing a period of extreme heat to the remote areas.
Agencies have announced burning restrictions for fear of wildfires.
