Intense gusts reaching velocities of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have caused around 90,000 homes lacking electricity and compelled officials to call off in excess of 100 flights, based on domestic outlets.
These gusts are influencing the whole southern region and southern parts of the northern region, according to the country's meteorological service.
The nation's agencies have announced infrequent red wind warnings - the top caution category - in central regions such as Canterbury and Wellington.
Residents have been urged to avoid going outside, stay off roads, and prepare for additional power and communication outages.
Widespread Damage and Emergency Measures
This outage appears to be affecting homes mostly in the South Island, although officials report that power was being slowly brought back.
Domestic outlets have stated that in various locations homes have lost their roofs, while utility poles and vegetation have been toppled by the winds.
In Wellington, a individual was fatally injured after being hit by a wooden fragment at a frequent walking route on earlier this week.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a woman was blown onto approaching vehicles on a street by a intensive burst, in a event that was filmed in a widely shared car camera footage.
Aircraft services in and out of the metropolis have been halted due to the weather, and various routes and public facilities are also closed.
At the same time Canterbury officials have announced a state of emergency, to assist recovery activities.
Work Stoppages Amid Extreme Weather
The powerful gales on today occur while tens of thousands of educators, medical professionals and government employees are engaged in what has been called a "major walkout", calling for higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
However the severe conditions has forced them to modify various scheduled activities, with some outdoor rallies shifted to interior venues or cancelled.
Like conditions are affecting the neighboring country, ushering in a period of extreme heat to the country's outback.
Agencies have issued fire bans for concern about bushfires.
