Severe gales hitting speeds of up to 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in around 90,000 households experiencing outages and forced officials to cancel in excess of 100 air travel services, according to regional news sources.
The winds are affecting the complete southern region and southern sections of the northern region, according to the weather forecasting body.
The nation's agencies have announced uncommon red wind warnings - the most severe warning - in core zones including these major districts.
Residents have been encouraged to stay indoors, avoid travel, and make arrangements for additional utility disruptions.
Widespread Impact and Crisis Measures
The electricity loss is primarily influencing households predominantly in the southern region, although authorities say that the electricity supply was being gradually reinstated.
Domestic outlets have indicated that in certain areas roofs have been ripped off houses, and power lines and trees have been brought down by the gusts.
In Wellington, a man was fatally injured after being struck by a tree branch at a frequent walking route on earlier this week.
Additionally in the city, a individual was pushed toward approaching vehicles on a road by a intensive burst, in a incident that was captured in a viral dashcam video.
Air travel entering and leaving the urban area have been cancelled as a result of the weather, while various routes and public facilities are shut down.
Meanwhile authorities in Canterbury have declared a state of emergency, to assist recovery activities.
Strike Action Alongside Extreme Weather
The powerful gales on today come as many of school staff, physicians and civil servants are engaged in what has been called a "significant labor action", calling for better pay and working conditions.
But the intense climate has compelled them to modify various scheduled activities, with some outdoor rallies moved indoors or abandoned.
Similar gusts are impacting Australia, causing a high-temperature event to the country's outback.
Agencies have declared fire bans for concern about bushfires.
