Powerful gales reaching speeds of up to 155km/h (96mph) have caused approximately 90,000 households experiencing outages and led officials to cancel in excess of 100 air travel services, according to local media.
The winds are impacting the complete southern region and southern sections of the northern region, per the weather forecasting body.
The nation's agencies have announced rare red wind warnings - the top caution category - in central regions including Canterbury and Wellington.
People have been encouraged to stay indoors, avoid travel, and prepare for more power and communication outages.
Extensive Impact and Crisis Response
This outage is primarily influencing households mainly in the southern region, while agencies state that energy was being slowly brought back.
Domestic outlets have indicated that in certain areas structures have suffered roof damage, whereas power lines and trees have been brought down by the winds.
In Wellington, a individual was fatally injured after being hit by a falling limb at a well-known hiking path on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a woman was blown onto moving cars on a road by a intensive burst, in a event that was filmed in a viral dashcam video.
Aircraft services to and from the city have been halted due to the weather, whereas some roads and libraries are shut down.
At the same time Canterbury officials have announced a emergency situation, to assist disaster response efforts.
Labor Protests During Extreme Weather
The powerful gales on Thursday coincide with many of educators, medical professionals and government employees are engaged in what has been called a "significant labor action", calling for better pay and working conditions.
But the severe conditions has forced them to alter certain arrangements, with various open-air gatherings shifted to interior venues or cancelled.
Like conditions are impacting Australia, bringing a heatwave to the remote areas.
Authorities have issued burning restrictions for fear of wildfires.
