Powerful gales reaching velocities of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in approximately 90,000 properties lacking electricity and led authorities to cancel over 100 air travel services, according to regional news sources.
The gales are impacting the complete southern region and southern parts of the North Island, per the national weather agency.
The nation's agencies have announced uncommon severe gust advisories - the top caution category - in central regions such as Canterbury and Wellington.
People have been encouraged to avoid going outside, refrain from journeys, and make arrangements for more power and communication outages.
Broad Destruction and Emergency Measures
The power cut is primarily influencing residences mostly in the South Island, while agencies state that power was being slowly brought back.
Local media have stated that in various locations homes have lost their roofs, and trees and electricity poles have been brought down by the gusts.
In Wellington, a individual was fatally injured after being struck by a falling limb at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Also in the capital, a female was swept into approaching vehicles on a road by a intensive burst, in a incident that was captured in a viral dashcam video.
Air travel to and from the city have been halted due to the gusts, while various routes and public facilities are not operating.
At the same time authorities in Canterbury have announced a state of emergency, to facilitate emergency management operations.
Labor Protests Alongside Extreme Conditions
These intense gusts on this day come as numerous of teachers, doctors and other public workers take part in what has been termed a "significant labor action", requesting higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
However the severe conditions has forced them to modify certain arrangements, with some outdoor rallies relocated inside or abandoned.
Comparable winds are also sweeping the nearby nation, ushering in a high-temperature event to the remote areas.
Authorities have issued burning restrictions for fear of wildfires.
