Powerful winds hitting velocities of approximately 155km/h (96mph) have left nearly 90,000 properties without power and led officials to call off in excess of 100 flights, based on local media.
These gusts are impacting the complete southern region and southern sections of the North Island, according to the weather forecasting body.
Officials in New Zealand have released infrequent severe gust advisories - the most severe warning - in core zones encompassing these major districts.
Residents have been urged to stay indoors, refrain from journeys, and make arrangements for further electricity and network failures.
Widespread Impact and Crisis Response
The power cut is primarily influencing homes predominantly in the southern region, though agencies report that the electricity supply was being slowly brought back.
Domestic outlets have indicated that in some places roofs have been ripped off houses, whereas power lines and trees have been knocked down by the gales.
Within the capital, a man was lost his life after being hit by a tree branch at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Additionally in the city, a woman was swept into approaching vehicles on a road by a intensive burst, in a event that was filmed in a viral dashcam video.
Air travel entering and leaving the metropolis have been suspended because of the gusts, whereas certain highways and community centers are shut down.
Meanwhile local leaders have issued a emergency situation, to facilitate recovery activities.
Strike Action Amid Severe Weather
The wild winds on Thursday coincide with numerous of school staff, physicians and civil servants are engaged in what has been termed a "mega strike", calling for higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
However the extreme weather has compelled them to alter various scheduled activities, with several external protests moved indoors or cancelled.
Similar gusts are affecting Australia, ushering in a period of extreme heat to the nation's interior regions.
Agencies have declared burning restrictions for apprehension regarding bushfires.
