Severe gales attaining velocities of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have caused around 90,000 homes lacking electricity and led agencies to call off over 100 flights, according to regional news sources.
These gusts are impacting the whole southern region and southern parts of the North Island, per the weather forecasting body.
The nation's agencies have released infrequent high-level wind alerts - the top caution category - in central regions such as these major districts.
Locals have been advised to avoid going outside, avoid travel, and get ready for additional electricity and network failures.
Widespread Impact and Crisis Measures
The power cut seems to be impacting homes mostly in the southern region, though agencies say that energy was being gradually reinstated.
Regional news have indicated that in certain areas roofs have been ripped off houses, and utility poles and vegetation have been brought down by the gales.
In Wellington, a individual was fatally injured after being impacted by a wooden fragment at a popular trail walking spot on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a woman was pushed toward moving cars on a street by a strong gust of wind, in a moment that was captured in a popular vehicle recording.
Air travel entering and leaving the city have been suspended because of the weather, while certain highways and community centers are not operating.
At the same time authorities in Canterbury have declared a state of emergency, to support disaster response efforts.
Labor Protests Amid Severe Weather
The powerful gales on Thursday coincide with numerous of educators, medical professionals and government employees are participating in what has been termed a "mega strike", demanding better pay and working conditions.
But the intense climate has forced them to modify certain arrangements, with several external protests moved indoors or abandoned.
Like conditions are impacting Australia, causing a high-temperature event to the country's outback.
Agencies have issued flame prohibitions for apprehension regarding wildfires.
