Intense gusts hitting velocities of approximately 155km/h (96mph) have left approximately 90,000 households without power and compelled agencies to cancel more than 100 air travel services, as reported by local media.
The gales are impacting the complete South Island and lower areas of the North Island, as stated by the country's meteorological service.
New Zealand authorities have announced rare red wind warnings - the top caution category - in key areas encompassing Canterbury and Wellington.
Residents have been urged to avoid going outside, stay off roads, and prepare for further power and communication outages.
Extensive Damage and Emergency Measures
The power cut appears to be affecting households mostly in the South Island, though officials state that the electricity supply was being slowly brought back.
Local media have stated that in certain areas homes have lost their roofs, whereas utility poles and vegetation have been brought down by the gusts.
Across Wellington, a individual was fatally injured after being impacted by a tree branch at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Additionally in the city, a individual was pushed toward moving cars on a street by a intensive burst, in a incident that was captured in a widely shared car camera footage.
Flights to and from the metropolis have been cancelled because of the gusts, whereas some roads and libraries are also closed.
Simultaneously Canterbury officials have announced a crisis declaration, to assist recovery activities.
Work Stoppages Alongside Severe Weather
These intense gusts on this day coincide with tens of thousands of teachers, doctors and other public workers take part in what has been termed a "significant labor action", calling for higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
But the severe conditions has pressured them to alter various scheduled activities, with various open-air gatherings moved indoors or abandoned.
Similar gusts are also sweeping the neighboring country, ushering in a period of extreme heat to the nation's interior regions.
Officials have announced fire bans for apprehension regarding bushfires.
