Intense gales reaching velocities of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have left approximately 90,000 homes experiencing outages and led authorities to halt in excess of 100 flights, based on regional news sources.
The winds are impacting the complete South Island and lower areas of the northern region, per the national weather agency.
The nation's agencies have released uncommon high-level wind alerts - the most severe warning - in central regions such as Wellington and Canterbury.
Residents have been advised to stay indoors, refrain from journeys, and make arrangements for more utility disruptions.
Extensive Destruction and Crisis Measures
The power cut seems to be impacting residences mostly in the southern region, although authorities report that the electricity supply was being gradually reinstated.
Domestic outlets have reported that in various locations roofs have been ripped off houses, and trees and electricity poles have been knocked down by the winds.
Within the capital, a individual was lost his life after being hit by a tree branch at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Also in the capital, a woman was pushed toward approaching vehicles on a street by a intensive burst, in a incident that was recorded in a popular vehicle recording.
Flights entering and leaving the urban area have been cancelled as a result of the winds, while various routes and public facilities are shut down.
Meanwhile Canterbury officials have declared a emergency situation, to facilitate recovery activities.
Strike Action Amid Extreme Weather
The powerful gales on this day come as tens of thousands of school staff, physicians and civil servants are participating in what has been called a "major walkout", calling for improved salaries and workplace environments.
However the extreme weather has pressured them to change various scheduled activities, with various open-air gatherings shifted to interior venues or called off.
Like conditions are impacting the neighboring country, ushering in a heatwave to the remote areas.
Authorities have declared fire bans for concern about wildfires.
