Severe gusts attaining velocities of approximately 155km/h (96mph) have left nearly 90,000 households experiencing outages and compelled authorities to cancel more than 100 flights, according to domestic outlets.
These gusts are impacting the complete South Island and southern parts of the North Island, according to the weather forecasting body.
Officials in New Zealand have announced infrequent red wind warnings - the top caution category - in key areas such as Canterbury and Wellington.
Residents have been encouraged to stay indoors, refrain from journeys, and make arrangements for more power and communication outages.
Extensive Destruction and Emergency Measures
This outage is primarily influencing households mainly in the southern region, while officials report that the electricity supply was being restored progressively.
Local media have stated that in various locations structures have suffered roof damage, and trees and electricity poles have been toppled by the gusts.
Within the capital, a man was lost his life after being hit by a falling limb at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Additionally in the city, a female was swept into approaching vehicles on a road by a intensive burst, in a incident that was recorded in a widely shared car camera footage.
Air travel in and out of the metropolis have been suspended due to the weather, while various routes and public facilities are not operating.
Simultaneously Canterbury officials have announced a state of emergency, to assist recovery activities.
Labor Protests During Harsh Conditions
These intense gusts on Thursday coincide with many of teachers, doctors and other public workers take part in what has been described as a "major walkout", requesting higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
However the extreme weather has compelled them to change certain arrangements, with various open-air gatherings shifted to interior venues or abandoned.
Like conditions are affecting the nearby nation, bringing a heatwave to the country's outback.
Officials have issued burning restrictions for apprehension regarding bushfires.
