Intense winds reaching speeds of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have caused nearly 90,000 households experiencing outages and forced agencies to halt over 100 flights, as reported by regional news sources.
The winds are impacting the complete southern region and southern parts of the North Island, as stated by the national weather agency.
The nation's agencies have released uncommon red wind warnings - the top caution category - in core zones such as Canterbury and Wellington.
Locals have been advised to stay indoors, refrain from journeys, and get ready for more electricity and network failures.
Broad Impact and Crisis Response
The power cut is primarily influencing homes mainly in the South Island, although officials state that power was being gradually reinstated.
Domestic outlets have stated that in various locations roofs have been ripped off houses, whereas power lines and trees have been toppled by the gusts.
In Wellington, a man was lost his life after being struck by a tree branch at a frequent walking route on earlier this week.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a individual was swept into moving cars on a street by a strong gust of wind, in a incident that was captured in a viral dashcam video.
Aircraft services in and out of the urban area have been halted due to the weather, whereas some roads and libraries are also closed.
At the same time authorities in Canterbury have declared a state of emergency, to support recovery activities.
Strike Action Amid Severe Conditions
The wild winds on today coincide with many of teachers, doctors and other public workers take part in what has been described as a "major walkout", requesting higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
However the severe conditions has pressured them to modify some of their plans, with various open-air gatherings shifted to interior venues or cancelled.
Like conditions are affecting the nearby nation, causing a heatwave to the country's outback.
Authorities have issued fire bans for concern about bushfires.
