Powerful gales reaching speeds of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have left around 90,000 homes experiencing outages and forced officials to call off more than 100 flights, as reported by domestic outlets.
The gales are affecting the whole southern region and southern sections of the North Island, as stated by the country's meteorological service.
The nation's agencies have announced infrequent red wind warnings - the top caution category - in central regions encompassing Wellington and Canterbury.
People have been urged to stay indoors, refrain from journeys, and prepare for more utility disruptions.
Extensive Damage and Emergency Measures
The power cut is primarily influencing households predominantly in the South Island, though officials say that the electricity supply was being slowly brought back.
Domestic outlets have indicated that in some places structures have suffered roof damage, while trees and electricity poles have been knocked down by the gusts.
Within the capital, a person was fatally injured after being struck by a falling limb at a frequent walking route on earlier this week.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a individual was swept into oncoming traffic on a street by a strong gust of wind, in a event that was captured in a widely shared car camera footage.
Aircraft services in and out of the city have been cancelled due to the gusts, and certain highways and community centers are also closed.
At the same time Canterbury officials have declared a emergency situation, to support emergency management operations.
Labor Protests Alongside Extreme Conditions
The powerful gales on this day occur while tens of thousands of educators, medical professionals and government employees take part in what has been termed a "major walkout", requesting improved salaries and workplace environments.
However the severe conditions has pressured them to modify certain arrangements, with some outdoor rallies relocated inside or cancelled.
Comparable winds are affecting the neighboring country, bringing a high-temperature event to the country's outback.
Agencies have issued flame prohibitions for concern about wildfires.
