Severe winds reaching velocities of approximately 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in around 90,000 homes experiencing outages and forced agencies to halt over 100 flights, based on domestic outlets.
These gusts are impacting the entire southern region and southern parts of the northern region, according to the national weather agency.
The nation's agencies have issued infrequent high-level wind alerts - the most severe warning - in core zones such as Wellington and Canterbury.
People have been urged to avoid going outside, refrain from journeys, and make arrangements for more power and communication outages.
Widespread Destruction and Emergency Response
The electricity loss seems to be impacting residences mostly in the southern region, although agencies state that energy was being slowly brought back.
Domestic outlets have stated that in various locations structures have suffered roof damage, and trees and electricity poles have been knocked down by the gusts.
Within the capital, a individual was lost his life after being hit by a wooden fragment at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Also in the capital, a individual was blown onto moving cars on a road by a strong gust of wind, in a event that was recorded in a viral dashcam video.
Aircraft services to and from the metropolis have been cancelled due to the winds, while certain highways and community centers are also closed.
Simultaneously local leaders have announced a crisis declaration, to support emergency management operations.
Strike Action Amid Severe Conditions
The wild winds on Thursday coincide with many of educators, medical professionals and government employees take part in what has been described as a "significant labor action", calling for better pay and working conditions.
However the severe conditions has forced them to modify some of their plans, with various open-air gatherings moved indoors or abandoned.
Similar gusts are impacting the neighboring country, bringing a high-temperature event to the nation's interior regions.
Authorities have declared burning restrictions for apprehension regarding bushfires.
