Severe gales attaining speeds of up to 155km/h (96mph) have left nearly 90,000 homes lacking electricity and compelled authorities to cancel more than 100 air travel services, based on domestic outlets.
The winds are influencing the complete southern region and southern parts of the North Island, according to the country's meteorological service.
New Zealand authorities have released infrequent severe gust advisories - the top caution category - in central regions such as these major districts.
Residents have been urged to stay indoors, stay off roads, and make arrangements for further electricity and network failures.
Broad Destruction and Crisis Response
The electricity loss appears to be affecting households mainly in the southern region, while officials state that power was being gradually reinstated.
Regional news have indicated that in certain areas roofs have been ripped off houses, whereas power lines and trees have been knocked down by the winds.
In Wellington, a man was lost his life after being hit by a falling limb at a frequent walking route on earlier this week.
Additionally in the city, a female was blown onto moving cars on a street by a strong gust of wind, in a moment that was recorded in a widely shared car camera footage.
Flights entering and leaving the metropolis have been cancelled because of the weather, and various routes and public facilities are shut down.
At the same time local leaders have issued a emergency situation, to facilitate disaster response efforts.
Work Stoppages During Extreme Weather
The wild winds on this day occur while tens of thousands of teachers, doctors and other public workers are engaged in what has been termed a "mega strike", calling for higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
Yet the extreme weather has compelled them to alter certain arrangements, with various open-air gatherings moved indoors or cancelled.
Similar gusts are impacting Australia, ushering in a period of extreme heat to the country's outback.
Agencies have declared flame prohibitions for concern about bushfires.
