Severe gusts reaching velocities of approximately 155km/h (96mph) have left approximately 90,000 properties experiencing outages and led officials to call off in excess of 100 air travel services, according to domestic outlets.
These gusts are affecting the complete southern region and lower areas of the North Island, according to the weather forecasting body.
The nation's agencies have announced infrequent red wind warnings - the highest alert level - in central regions including these major districts.
People have been urged to avoid going outside, avoid travel, and prepare for additional power and communication outages.
Widespread Impact and Crisis Measures
This outage seems to be impacting residences mainly in the South Island, while authorities state that power was being slowly brought back.
Local media have indicated that in certain areas homes have lost their roofs, while utility poles and vegetation have been toppled by the gales.
Within the capital, a person was killed after being impacted by a wooden fragment at a well-known hiking path on Tuesday.
Also in the capital, a individual was swept into moving cars on a street by a strong gust of wind, in a moment that was captured in a popular vehicle recording.
Aircraft services to and from the urban area have been cancelled because of the winds, and 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.
Labor Protests During Severe Weather
The wild winds on Thursday coincide with tens of thousands of teachers, doctors and other public workers take part in what has been called a "major walkout", calling for higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
However the severe conditions has pressured them to change some of their plans, with some outdoor rallies relocated inside or called off.
Like conditions are affecting the neighboring country, bringing a heatwave to the nation's interior regions.
Authorities have announced flame prohibitions for concern about wildfires.
