Powerful gusts hitting speeds of approximately 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in nearly 90,000 homes experiencing outages and forced authorities to call off more than 100 air travel services, according to domestic outlets.
These gusts are impacting the complete South Island and lower areas of the North Island, according to the weather forecasting body.
New Zealand authorities have issued infrequent severe gust advisories - the highest alert level - in central regions including Wellington and Canterbury.
Locals have been urged to remain inside, refrain from journeys, and prepare for additional electricity and network failures.
Broad Destruction and Crisis Measures
The power cut seems to be impacting residences mostly in the southern region, although agencies say that energy was being gradually reinstated.
Local media have reported that in some places structures have suffered roof damage, while utility poles and vegetation have been toppled by the gusts.
Within the capital, a person was killed after being impacted by a falling limb at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Additionally in the city, a woman was pushed toward moving cars on a thoroughfare by a strong gust of wind, in a incident that was recorded in a widely shared car camera footage.
Aircraft services to and from the urban area have been halted because of the winds, and certain highways and community centers are also closed.
At the same time local leaders have declared a emergency situation, to facilitate emergency management operations.
Work Stoppages Alongside Severe Weather
The wild winds on this day coincide with numerous of school staff, physicians and civil servants are participating in what has been called a "significant labor action", demanding improved salaries and workplace environments.
But the intense climate has compelled them to change certain arrangements, with various open-air gatherings moved indoors or abandoned.
Similar gusts are affecting the nearby nation, ushering in a period of extreme heat to the nation's interior regions.
Authorities have announced burning restrictions for fear of bushfires.
