Severe gusts attaining speeds of up to 155km/h (96mph) have caused approximately 90,000 households lacking electricity and led officials to halt over 100 air travel services, based on local media.
The winds are affecting the entire southern region and southern sections of the North Island, per the country's meteorological service.
New Zealand authorities have released rare red wind warnings - the top caution category - in central regions including Canterbury and Wellington.
Locals have been advised to stay indoors, stay off roads, and prepare for more power and communication outages.
Extensive Impact and Emergency Response
The power cut appears to be affecting residences predominantly in the southern region, while agencies state that the electricity supply was being slowly brought back.
Local media have indicated that in various locations homes have lost their roofs, whereas trees and electricity poles have been brought down by the winds.
In Wellington, a man was fatally injured after being hit by a falling limb at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a individual was blown onto moving cars on a thoroughfare by a strong gust of wind, in a moment that was captured in a popular vehicle recording.
Aircraft services to and from the metropolis have been halted because of the weather, and certain highways and community centers are also closed.
Meanwhile authorities in Canterbury have issued a emergency situation, to assist emergency management operations.
Work Stoppages During Extreme Weather
These intense gusts on this day come as numerous of educators, medical professionals and government employees are engaged in what has been called a "significant labor action", demanding improved salaries and workplace environments.
Yet the intense climate has pressured them to modify various scheduled activities, with some outdoor rallies shifted to interior venues or called off.
Like conditions are also sweeping the neighboring country, causing a high-temperature event to the nation's interior regions.
Officials have announced burning restrictions for concern about wildfires.
