Severe winds hitting speeds of up to 155km/h (96mph) have caused nearly 90,000 homes experiencing outages and forced officials to halt over 100 flights, according to domestic outlets.
The gales are impacting the whole southern region and lower areas of the North Island, as stated by the weather forecasting body.
New Zealand authorities have announced uncommon high-level wind alerts - the most severe warning - in central regions including Wellington and Canterbury.
Locals have been encouraged to avoid going outside, refrain from journeys, and prepare for more utility disruptions.
Extensive Destruction and Crisis Measures
The power cut appears to be affecting households mainly in the southern region, though authorities say that the electricity supply was being gradually reinstated.
Regional news have indicated that in some places roofs have been ripped off houses, while trees and electricity poles have been knocked down by the gusts.
Across Wellington, a individual was lost his life after being hit by a tree branch at a well-known hiking path on earlier this week.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a female was blown onto moving cars on a street by a intensive burst, in a moment that was recorded in a widely shared car camera footage.
Aircraft services in and out of the metropolis have been suspended as a result of the weather, whereas various routes and public facilities are not operating.
Simultaneously local leaders have declared a state of emergency, to support disaster response efforts.
Labor Protests Amid Extreme Weather
The powerful gales on today occur while many of school staff, physicians and civil servants are engaged in what has been termed a "major walkout", calling for better pay and working conditions.
But the extreme weather has compelled them to change certain arrangements, with several external protests moved indoors or called off.
Similar gusts are affecting the neighboring country, bringing a period of extreme heat to the country's outback.
Agencies have issued burning restrictions for apprehension regarding forest fires.
