Powerful winds hitting speeds of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have left around 90,000 homes lacking electricity and compelled agencies to halt in excess of 100 air travel services, based on regional news sources.
These gusts are impacting the complete South Island and southern sections of the northern region, according to the national weather agency.
Officials in New Zealand have issued uncommon high-level wind alerts - the most severe warning - in key areas such as Wellington and Canterbury.
Residents have been urged to stay indoors, stay off roads, and prepare for more electricity and network failures.
Extensive Impact and Emergency Response
This outage is primarily influencing homes predominantly in the South Island, although agencies state that power was being slowly brought back.
Regional news have indicated that in various locations homes have lost their roofs, while power lines and trees have been brought down by the gales.
In Wellington, a person was lost his life after being hit by a falling limb at a well-known hiking path on Tuesday.
Also in the capital, a woman was blown onto moving cars on a thoroughfare by a powerful blast, in a incident that was recorded in a viral dashcam video.
Aircraft services to and from the city have been halted because of the weather, while various routes and public facilities are also closed.
Meanwhile local leaders have issued a emergency situation, to assist emergency management operations.
Work Stoppages During Severe Conditions
The wild winds on this day occur while numerous of teachers, doctors and other public workers are engaged in what has been described as a "mega strike", requesting higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
Yet the intense climate has compelled them to modify some of their plans, with various open-air gatherings moved indoors or called off.
Comparable winds are also sweeping the nearby nation, causing a period of extreme heat to the remote areas.
Officials have announced fire bans for apprehension regarding bushfires.
