Intense gales hitting velocities of up to 155km/h (96mph) have left around 90,000 properties experiencing outages and forced authorities to call off in excess of 100 air travel services, based on local media.
These gusts are influencing the whole southern region and lower areas of the northern region, as stated by the weather forecasting body.
The nation's agencies have announced infrequent severe gust advisories - the highest alert level - in key areas encompassing these major districts.
Residents have been advised to avoid going outside, avoid travel, and make arrangements for more power and communication outages.
Extensive Damage and Emergency Measures
The power cut is primarily influencing households mostly in the southern region, while agencies state that power was being restored progressively.
Regional news have stated that in various locations homes have lost their roofs, and trees and electricity poles have been toppled by the gusts.
Within the capital, a person was lost his life after being impacted by a wooden fragment at a frequent walking route on earlier this week.
Additionally in the city, a woman was swept into approaching vehicles on a road by a powerful blast, in a incident that was filmed in a popular vehicle recording.
Air travel to and from the city have been suspended as a result of the winds, whereas various routes and public facilities are also closed.
At the same time Canterbury officials have announced a state of emergency, to assist recovery activities.
Labor Protests Alongside Extreme Weather
The wild winds on today coincide with numerous of teachers, doctors and other public workers are engaged in what has been called a "major walkout", calling for improved salaries and workplace environments.
However the severe conditions has compelled them to change some of their plans, with some outdoor rallies moved indoors or abandoned.
Like conditions are affecting the nearby nation, ushering in a period of extreme heat to the remote areas.
Authorities have announced burning restrictions for apprehension regarding wildfires.
