Intense gales hitting speeds of up to 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in approximately 90,000 households without power and forced agencies to cancel more than 100 air travel services, based on local media.
The gales are influencing the entire southern region and southern parts of the North Island, according to the country's meteorological service.
The nation's agencies have announced uncommon high-level wind alerts - the top caution category - in core zones encompassing Canterbury and Wellington.
Locals have been urged to stay indoors, avoid travel, and make arrangements for additional utility disruptions.
Widespread Destruction and Emergency Measures
This outage seems to be impacting residences mostly in the South Island, though authorities report that energy was being restored progressively.
Regional news have reported that in some places roofs have been ripped off houses, and trees and electricity poles have been knocked down by the gales.
In Wellington, a person was lost his life after being hit by a wooden fragment at a popular trail walking spot on Tuesday.
Additionally in the city, a individual was blown onto moving cars on a street by a powerful blast, in a moment that was captured in a viral dashcam video.
Aircraft services in and out of the urban area have been cancelled due to the gusts, whereas certain highways and community centers are shut down.
Meanwhile Canterbury officials have issued a crisis declaration, to facilitate recovery activities.
Work Stoppages Amid Extreme Weather
These intense gusts on this day come as many of educators, medical professionals and government employees are participating in what has been called a "major walkout", demanding higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
But the extreme weather has compelled them to change certain arrangements, with several external protests moved indoors or cancelled.
Similar gusts are affecting Australia, bringing a period of extreme heat to the remote areas.
Authorities have announced fire bans for apprehension regarding bushfires.
