Severe winds hitting speeds of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have left approximately 90,000 homes experiencing outages and led agencies to cancel over 100 air travel services, according to local media.
The winds are affecting the entire southern region and southern sections of the North Island, according to the weather forecasting body.
Officials in New Zealand have issued uncommon severe gust advisories - the highest alert level - in central regions such as Canterbury and Wellington.
Residents have been advised to avoid going outside, refrain from journeys, and make arrangements for further electricity and network failures.
Extensive Impact and Emergency Measures
This outage seems to be impacting homes mostly in the southern region, though authorities say that power was being slowly brought back.
Regional news have indicated that in some places roofs have been ripped off houses, and trees and electricity poles have been knocked down by the winds.
Across Wellington, a man was lost his life after being hit by a falling limb at a frequent walking route on earlier this week.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a female was pushed toward approaching vehicles on a street by a powerful blast, in a incident that was recorded in a popular vehicle recording.
Aircraft services in and out of the city have been halted due to the gusts, and some roads and libraries are also closed.
Meanwhile authorities in Canterbury have issued a state of emergency, to facilitate disaster response efforts.
Strike Action Amid Severe Weather
The wild winds on Thursday coincide with numerous of teachers, doctors and other public workers are participating in what has been described as a "major walkout", calling for improved salaries and workplace environments.
However the intense climate has compelled them to alter some of their plans, with several external protests moved indoors or abandoned.
Comparable winds are affecting the neighboring country, bringing a period of extreme heat to the remote areas.
Officials have announced fire bans for apprehension regarding wildfires.
