Intense winds attaining speeds of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have caused approximately 90,000 households experiencing outages and led authorities to halt in excess of 100 air travel services, according to regional news sources.
The winds are affecting the complete South Island and lower areas of the North Island, per the weather forecasting body.
The nation's agencies have announced infrequent high-level wind alerts - the most severe warning - in key areas including Wellington and Canterbury.
Locals have been advised to avoid going outside, stay off roads, and prepare for further utility disruptions.
Widespread Damage and Crisis Response
The power cut is primarily influencing households mainly in the southern region, though authorities report that the electricity supply was being slowly brought back.
Local media have reported that in some places homes have lost their roofs, while trees and electricity poles have been toppled by the winds.
In Wellington, a individual was killed after being impacted by a tree branch at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a individual was blown onto approaching vehicles on a street by a intensive burst, in a incident that was captured in a widely shared car camera footage.
Aircraft services to and from the city have been cancelled because of the gusts, whereas certain highways and community centers are not operating.
At the same time Canterbury officials have announced a emergency situation, to facilitate recovery activities.
Labor Protests Alongside Severe Conditions
The powerful gales on this day come as numerous of educators, medical professionals and government employees are engaged in what has been called a "major walkout", requesting better pay and working conditions.
However the extreme weather has compelled them to modify certain arrangements, with some outdoor rallies moved indoors or called off.
Like conditions are affecting Australia, bringing a heatwave to the remote areas.
Officials have declared burning restrictions for fear of wildfires.
