Severe gales attaining velocities of approximately 155km/h (96mph) have caused nearly 90,000 households experiencing outages and led authorities to call off in excess of 100 aircraft departures, according to local media.
The winds are influencing the entire southern region and lower areas of the North Island, per the national weather agency.
Officials in New Zealand have issued infrequent severe gust advisories - the highest alert level - in central regions encompassing these major districts.
People have been urged to avoid going outside, refrain from journeys, and get ready for more power and communication outages.
Widespread Impact and Emergency Measures
The power cut seems to be impacting households mostly in the South Island, although agencies report that the electricity supply was being slowly brought back.
Local media have stated that in some places structures have suffered roof damage, while trees and electricity poles have been knocked down by the gales.
In Wellington, a individual was fatally injured after being hit by a tree branch at a frequent walking route on earlier this week.
Also in the capital, a woman was pushed toward moving cars on a thoroughfare by a strong gust of wind, in a incident that was filmed in a widely shared car camera footage.
Flights entering and leaving the city have been halted because of the weather, whereas various routes and public facilities are shut down.
Simultaneously authorities in Canterbury have issued a crisis declaration, to facilitate recovery activities.
Labor Protests Amid Harsh Conditions
The powerful gales on today come as numerous of teachers, doctors and other public workers take part in what has been described as a "significant labor action", requesting improved salaries and workplace environments.
However the extreme weather has pressured them to change certain arrangements, with some outdoor rallies moved indoors or abandoned.
Like conditions are also sweeping the nearby nation, ushering in a high-temperature event to the nation's interior regions.
Agencies have issued flame prohibitions for fear of bushfires.
