Powerful gales reaching speeds of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in around 90,000 households without power and forced authorities to call off in excess of 100 aircraft departures, according to regional news sources.
These gusts are impacting the whole southern region and lower areas of the North Island, according to the country's meteorological service.
The nation's agencies have issued rare severe gust advisories - the most severe warning - in core zones including these major districts.
Residents have been encouraged to avoid going outside, avoid travel, and get ready for more electricity and network failures.
Broad Damage and Emergency Response
This outage seems to be impacting households predominantly in the southern region, while officials say that power was being gradually reinstated.
Domestic outlets have stated that in various locations homes have lost their roofs, and trees and electricity poles have been brought down by the gales.
Across Wellington, a person was lost his life after being hit by a falling limb at a frequent walking route on earlier this week.
Additionally in the city, a female was swept into oncoming traffic on a road by a strong gust of wind, in a incident that was captured in a viral dashcam video.
Air travel in and out of the city have been halted because of the weather, and some roads and libraries are not operating.
Meanwhile Canterbury officials have declared a emergency situation, to assist disaster response efforts.
Labor Protests Amid Severe Weather
The wild winds on today occur while tens of thousands of educators, medical professionals and government employees are participating in what has been described as a "significant labor action", requesting improved salaries and workplace environments.
But the intense climate has compelled them to alter certain arrangements, with various open-air gatherings moved indoors or called off.
Similar gusts are impacting the neighboring country, bringing a heatwave to the remote areas.
Authorities have declared fire bans for concern about wildfires.
