Severe gusts reaching speeds of up to 155km/h (96mph) have left approximately 90,000 households lacking electricity and led authorities to halt over 100 flights, according to local media.
The gales are impacting the whole South Island and southern sections of the northern region, according to the country's meteorological service.
New Zealand authorities have released infrequent red wind warnings - the highest alert level - in key areas encompassing these major districts.
Residents have been urged to stay indoors, stay off roads, and prepare for additional utility disruptions.
Broad Destruction and Crisis Measures
This outage appears to be affecting households mainly in the southern region, though officials say that the electricity supply was being restored progressively.
Domestic outlets have indicated that in some places structures have suffered roof damage, while power lines and trees have been brought down by the gales.
Within the capital, a man was killed after being hit by a falling limb at a well-known hiking path on earlier this week.
Additionally in the city, a individual was pushed toward moving cars on a street by a powerful blast, in a incident that was captured in a viral dashcam video.
Aircraft services in and out of the urban area have been cancelled because of the gusts, while various routes and public facilities are shut down.
Meanwhile Canterbury officials have issued a state of emergency, to assist recovery activities.
Work Stoppages Amid Harsh Weather
The powerful gales on today come as numerous of educators, medical professionals and government employees are engaged in what has been described as a "significant labor action", requesting better pay and working conditions.
Yet the intense climate has forced them to alter certain arrangements, with various open-air gatherings shifted to interior venues or called off.
Comparable winds are affecting the neighboring country, ushering in a high-temperature event to the country's outback.
Authorities have announced burning restrictions for apprehension regarding wildfires.
