Severe gales attaining velocities of up to 155km/h (96mph) have caused around 90,000 households without power and compelled officials to halt in excess of 100 aircraft departures, according to regional news sources.
The gales are impacting the complete southern region and southern parts of the northern region, as stated by the weather forecasting body.
New Zealand authorities have announced infrequent high-level wind alerts - the most severe warning - in core zones encompassing these major districts.
Locals have been advised to remain inside, stay off roads, and prepare for additional electricity and network failures.
Broad Impact and Emergency Measures
This outage appears to be affecting residences mainly in the southern region, although agencies state that power was being gradually reinstated.
Local media have stated that in certain areas homes have lost their roofs, and utility poles and vegetation have been toppled by the gusts.
Within the capital, a individual was killed after being struck by a falling limb at a popular trail walking spot on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a female was swept into oncoming traffic on a road by a powerful blast, in a event that was filmed in a popular vehicle recording.
Flights to and from the metropolis have been suspended because of the weather, and certain highways and community centers are shut down.
At the same time Canterbury officials have declared a crisis declaration, to assist emergency management operations.
Strike Action Amid Severe Weather
The wild winds on Thursday come as tens of thousands of educators, medical professionals and government employees are engaged in what has been described as a "major walkout", demanding better pay and working conditions.
Yet the severe conditions has forced them to change certain arrangements, with various open-air gatherings shifted to interior venues or cancelled.
Like conditions are impacting the nearby nation, causing a heatwave to the nation's interior regions.
Authorities have announced fire bans for fear of forest fires.
