Powerful gales hitting speeds of up to 155km/h (96mph) have caused around 90,000 properties without power and forced officials to cancel over 100 air travel services, as reported by regional news sources.
The winds are impacting the complete southern region and southern parts of the North Island, per the country's meteorological service.
New Zealand authorities have released uncommon high-level wind alerts - the most severe warning - in central regions such as Wellington and Canterbury.
Residents have been advised to avoid going outside, avoid travel, and get ready for more electricity and network failures.
Extensive Damage and Crisis Measures
This outage is primarily influencing homes mostly in the South Island, although agencies state that power was being slowly brought back.
Local media have reported that in various locations roofs have been ripped off houses, while power lines and trees have been knocked down by the gales.
Within the capital, a individual was fatally injured after being struck by a tree branch at a popular trail walking spot on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a individual was blown onto oncoming traffic on a street by a intensive burst, in a event that was filmed in a widely shared car camera footage.
Air travel to and from the urban area have been suspended as a result of the weather, while some roads and libraries are not operating.
At the same time Canterbury officials have announced a emergency situation, to facilitate emergency management operations.
Strike Action During Severe Weather
The wild winds on Thursday occur while numerous of teachers, doctors and other public workers are engaged in what has been described as a "mega strike", calling for improved salaries and workplace environments.
However the severe conditions has forced them to modify some of their plans, with some outdoor rallies relocated inside or called off.
Comparable winds are also sweeping Australia, causing a period of extreme heat to the country's outback.
Agencies have declared fire bans for apprehension regarding bushfires.
