Intense gales hitting speeds of up to 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in around 90,000 households experiencing outages and led agencies to halt in excess of 100 air travel services, as reported by local media.
The winds are impacting the whole southern region and southern parts of the North Island, as stated by the country's meteorological service.
Officials in New Zealand have announced uncommon severe gust advisories - the top caution category - in central regions such as Wellington and Canterbury.
Locals have been advised to avoid going outside, avoid travel, and make arrangements for further electricity and network failures.
Broad Damage and Emergency Measures
The electricity loss seems to be impacting households mainly in the southern region, while officials say that the electricity supply was being restored progressively.
Domestic outlets have indicated that in various locations roofs have been ripped off houses, and power lines and trees have been toppled by the gales.
Within the capital, a man was killed after being struck by a falling limb at a well-known hiking path on earlier this week.
Also in the capital, a woman was blown onto moving cars on a road by a powerful blast, in a moment that was filmed in a viral dashcam video.
Aircraft services entering and leaving the urban area have been suspended as a result of the gusts, while some roads and libraries are shut down.
At the same time authorities in Canterbury have declared a crisis declaration, to assist emergency management operations.
Strike Action Alongside Harsh Conditions
These intense gusts on Thursday occur while numerous of school staff, physicians and civil servants are engaged in what has been termed a "mega strike", calling for better pay and working conditions.
But the severe conditions has compelled them to alter certain arrangements, with several external protests shifted to interior venues or abandoned.
Like conditions are affecting the neighboring country, ushering in a heatwave to the nation's interior regions.
Authorities have announced burning restrictions for apprehension regarding wildfires.
