Powerful gales hitting velocities of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have left around 90,000 properties lacking electricity and led officials to halt more than 100 aircraft departures, based on local media.
These gusts are affecting the complete southern region and lower areas of the North Island, per the country's meteorological service.
The nation's agencies have announced uncommon high-level wind alerts - the highest alert level - in central regions such as these major districts.
People have been advised to avoid going outside, stay off roads, and prepare for more electricity and network failures.
Broad Impact and Emergency Measures
This outage appears to be affecting homes mostly in the southern region, although authorities report that energy was being restored progressively.
Domestic outlets have indicated that in certain areas homes have lost their roofs, whereas trees and electricity poles have been knocked down by the winds.
In Wellington, a man was lost his life after being hit by a tree branch at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a individual was swept into moving cars on a road by a powerful blast, in a moment that was recorded in a viral dashcam video.
Flights to and from the urban area have been halted due to the winds, while certain highways and community centers are shut down.
Meanwhile authorities in Canterbury have declared a crisis declaration, to facilitate emergency management operations.
Strike Action Amid Extreme Weather
These intense gusts on this day occur while many of school staff, physicians and civil servants are participating in what has been described as a "major walkout", demanding better pay and working conditions.
However the extreme weather has compelled them to change some of their plans, with some outdoor rallies moved indoors or cancelled.
Comparable winds are impacting the neighboring country, bringing a period of extreme heat to the country's outback.
Authorities have declared fire bans for concern about bushfires.
