Severe winds hitting speeds of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in nearly 90,000 households lacking electricity and led officials to call off over 100 air travel services, based on local media.
The winds are impacting the complete southern region and lower areas of the North Island, according to the weather forecasting body.
New Zealand authorities have announced infrequent high-level wind alerts - the top caution category - in core zones encompassing Canterbury and Wellington.
Locals have been urged to avoid going outside, refrain from journeys, and make arrangements for more power and communication outages.
Widespread Destruction and Emergency Measures
The power cut is primarily influencing households predominantly in the southern region, while agencies say that power was being slowly brought back.
Local media have indicated that in some places homes have lost their roofs, while trees and electricity poles have been toppled by the gusts.
In Wellington, a man was lost his life after being impacted by a tree branch at a well-known hiking path on earlier this week.
Additionally in the city, a individual was pushed toward approaching vehicles on a street by a intensive burst, in a incident that was recorded in a popular vehicle recording.
Flights entering and leaving the city have been suspended as a result of the winds, whereas certain highways and community centers are not operating.
Meanwhile authorities in Canterbury have declared a crisis declaration, to support recovery activities.
Work Stoppages Amid Extreme Weather
The powerful gales on today occur while tens of thousands of school staff, physicians and civil servants are engaged in what has been described as a "significant labor action", requesting improved salaries and workplace environments.
But the extreme weather has pressured them to modify some of their plans, with some outdoor rallies moved indoors or called off.
Comparable winds are affecting Australia, bringing a period of extreme heat to the remote areas.
Agencies have declared burning restrictions for apprehension regarding bushfires.
