Powerful gusts attaining speeds of approximately 155km/h (96mph) have caused around 90,000 homes experiencing outages and compelled agencies to halt in excess of 100 aircraft departures, according to domestic outlets.
The gales are influencing the complete South Island and lower areas of the northern region, according to the country's meteorological service.
New Zealand authorities have announced infrequent severe gust advisories - the highest alert level - in central regions such as these major districts.
Residents have been advised to avoid going outside, refrain from journeys, and prepare for further power and communication outages.
Broad Destruction and Emergency Response
This outage seems to be impacting households mostly in the South Island, although agencies say that power was being restored progressively.
Regional news have reported that in various locations structures have suffered roof damage, while power lines and trees have been toppled by the gusts.
In Wellington, a person was lost his life after being hit by a wooden fragment at a well-known hiking path on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a woman was swept into moving cars on a street by a powerful blast, in a incident that was recorded in a popular vehicle recording.
Flights entering and leaving the city have been cancelled due to the weather, while certain highways and community centers are also closed.
At the same time authorities in Canterbury have declared a emergency situation, to support emergency management operations.
Work Stoppages Alongside Extreme Weather
These intense gusts on Thursday occur while numerous of school staff, physicians and civil servants are engaged in what has been called a "major walkout", calling for better pay and working conditions.
However the extreme weather has forced them to alter certain arrangements, with several external protests relocated inside or cancelled.
Similar gusts are also sweeping the nearby nation, causing a period of extreme heat to the nation's interior regions.
Agencies have issued flame prohibitions for fear of forest fires.
