Powerful gales attaining velocities of approximately 155km/h (96mph) have caused nearly 90,000 households lacking electricity and forced authorities to cancel more than 100 flights, based on regional news sources.
The winds are affecting the complete South Island and southern parts of the North Island, per the country's meteorological service.
Officials in New Zealand have announced rare high-level wind alerts - the highest alert level - in core zones including these major districts.
People have been urged to avoid going outside, refrain from journeys, and make arrangements for further electricity and network failures.
Extensive Impact and Emergency Measures
This outage seems to be impacting homes predominantly in the southern region, though officials report that energy was being gradually reinstated.
Regional news have reported that in some places roofs have been ripped off houses, while power lines and trees have been knocked down by the winds.
Across Wellington, a man was lost his life after being struck by a tree branch at a popular trail walking spot on Tuesday.
Also in the capital, a female was blown onto moving cars on a road by a intensive burst, in a moment that was filmed in a widely shared car camera footage.
Flights entering and leaving the city have been suspended due to the gusts, and some roads and libraries are not operating.
Meanwhile Canterbury officials have declared a crisis declaration, to support recovery activities.
Labor Protests Amid Harsh Weather
The powerful gales on today coincide with numerous of educators, medical professionals and government employees take part in what has been described as a "significant labor action", calling for better pay and working conditions.
Yet the intense climate has forced them to modify various scheduled activities, with various open-air gatherings shifted to interior venues or abandoned.
Like conditions are impacting the nearby nation, ushering in a period of extreme heat to the nation's interior regions.
Officials have declared flame prohibitions for apprehension regarding bushfires.
