Intense gusts attaining speeds of approximately 155km/h (96mph) have left nearly 90,000 properties experiencing outages and led officials to cancel in excess of 100 flights, as reported by domestic outlets.
These gusts are influencing the complete South Island and southern sections of the North Island, according to the country's meteorological service.
The nation's agencies have released uncommon severe gust advisories - the top caution category - in core zones such as Wellington and Canterbury.
Locals have been advised to remain inside, stay off roads, and prepare for further utility disruptions.
Broad Destruction and Crisis Measures
This outage appears to be affecting households mostly in the South Island, though authorities report that the electricity supply was being slowly brought back.
Local media have reported that in various locations structures have suffered roof damage, whereas power lines and trees have been toppled by the winds.
In Wellington, a person was fatally injured after being impacted by a falling limb at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Also in the capital, a woman was blown onto oncoming traffic on a street by a powerful blast, in a moment that was filmed in a viral dashcam video.
Air travel in and out of the city have been cancelled because of the weather, while certain highways and community centers are also closed.
Meanwhile local leaders have announced a emergency situation, to support disaster response efforts.
Work Stoppages During Severe Weather
These intense gusts on today coincide with tens of thousands of educators, medical professionals and government employees are engaged in what has been described as a "major walkout", calling for improved salaries and workplace environments.
However the extreme weather has forced them to alter certain arrangements, with several external protests moved indoors or cancelled.
Like conditions are also sweeping Australia, ushering in a period of extreme heat to the remote areas.
Agencies have declared burning restrictions for fear of forest fires.
