Intense winds hitting velocities of up to 155km/h (96mph) have caused approximately 90,000 properties experiencing outages and compelled agencies to call off over 100 flights, according to regional news sources.
The winds are influencing the entire South Island and lower areas of the North Island, per the country's meteorological service.
New Zealand authorities have issued infrequent high-level wind alerts - the most severe warning - in core zones encompassing Wellington and Canterbury.
Residents have been urged to remain inside, avoid travel, and prepare for more electricity and network failures.
Broad Impact and Crisis Response
This outage seems to be impacting residences mostly in the South Island, though officials say that the electricity supply was being restored progressively.
Domestic outlets have stated that in certain areas roofs have been ripped off houses, and trees and electricity poles have been brought down by the gusts.
Across Wellington, a person was lost his life after being struck by a tree branch at a well-known hiking path on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a female was blown onto moving cars on a road by a powerful blast, in a moment that was captured in a widely shared car camera footage.
Air travel in and out of the metropolis have been halted because of the gusts, whereas certain highways and community centers are also closed.
At the same time authorities in Canterbury have announced a emergency situation, to facilitate emergency management operations.
Labor Protests During Extreme Weather
The wild winds on this day coincide with many of educators, medical professionals and government employees are participating in what has been described as a "major walkout", demanding better pay and working conditions.
But the extreme weather has pressured them to alter some of their plans, with several external protests moved indoors or called off.
Like conditions are affecting the neighboring country, bringing a high-temperature event to the country's outback.
Agencies have declared burning restrictions for concern about forest fires.
