Severe gusts hitting speeds of up to 155km/h (96mph) have caused nearly 90,000 households lacking electricity and forced authorities to halt more than 100 aircraft departures, as reported by domestic outlets.
These gusts are influencing the whole South Island and southern sections of the northern region, according to the national weather agency.
New Zealand authorities have issued uncommon high-level wind alerts - the highest alert level - in core zones including these major districts.
Locals have been encouraged to avoid going outside, stay off roads, and get ready for additional power and communication outages.
Widespread Damage and Crisis Measures
The electricity loss appears to be affecting residences predominantly in the South Island, while officials say that the electricity supply was being gradually reinstated.
Local media have reported that in certain areas roofs have been ripped off houses, while power lines and trees have been brought down by the gales.
Within the capital, a person was lost his life after being struck by a wooden fragment at a well-known hiking path on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a individual was swept into approaching vehicles on a road by a strong gust of wind, in a incident that was recorded in a popular vehicle recording.
Aircraft services entering and leaving the city have been halted as a result of the gusts, and various routes and public facilities are also closed.
Meanwhile authorities in Canterbury have announced a crisis declaration, to assist emergency management operations.
Labor Protests Alongside Extreme Weather
The wild winds on this day coincide with numerous of educators, medical professionals and government employees are engaged in what has been described as a "mega strike", calling for improved salaries and workplace environments.
Yet the extreme weather has compelled them to alter certain arrangements, with some outdoor rallies relocated inside or abandoned.
Similar gusts are also sweeping the neighboring country, ushering in a period of extreme heat to the country's outback.
Authorities have issued fire bans for concern about wildfires.
