Severe winds attaining speeds of up to 155km/h (96mph) have caused around 90,000 households lacking electricity and forced officials to cancel over 100 air travel services, as reported by local media.
The gales are affecting the entire southern region and southern sections of the North Island, as stated by the country's meteorological service.
The nation's agencies have issued infrequent severe gust advisories - the highest alert level - in core zones including Wellington and Canterbury.
Locals have been advised to avoid going outside, avoid travel, and prepare for more power and communication outages.
Extensive Impact and Crisis Measures
The power cut is primarily influencing residences predominantly in the southern region, while officials say that the electricity supply was being restored progressively.
Regional news have stated that in certain areas homes have lost their roofs, whereas power lines and trees have been knocked down by the winds.
Across Wellington, a individual was lost his life after being struck by a falling limb at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a woman was swept into approaching vehicles on a street by a intensive burst, in a moment that was recorded in a viral dashcam video.
Aircraft services to and from the city have been cancelled because of the winds, and some roads and libraries are not operating.
At the same time authorities in Canterbury have issued a state of emergency, to support disaster response efforts.
Labor Protests Amid Extreme Conditions
These intense gusts on today coincide with many of educators, medical professionals and government employees take part in what has been termed a "major walkout", demanding improved salaries and workplace environments.
Yet the extreme weather has forced them to change certain arrangements, with several external protests moved indoors or abandoned.
Similar gusts are also sweeping Australia, causing a period of extreme heat to the nation's interior regions.
Authorities have announced burning restrictions for apprehension regarding bushfires.
