Powerful gales attaining speeds of up to 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in nearly 90,000 households experiencing outages and compelled agencies to cancel over 100 air travel services, based on domestic outlets.
These gusts are impacting the whole southern region and lower areas of the North Island, per the country's meteorological service.
The nation's agencies have released rare severe gust advisories - the most severe warning - in core zones such as Canterbury and Wellington.
Locals have been encouraged to avoid going outside, stay off roads, and get ready for further electricity and network failures.
Extensive Destruction and Crisis Measures
The power cut appears to be affecting homes mainly in the southern region, while officials say that power was being slowly brought back.
Domestic outlets have stated that in certain areas roofs have been ripped off houses, and utility poles and vegetation have been brought down by the gusts.
Within the capital, a person was killed after being hit by a tree branch at a popular trail walking spot on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a individual was swept into moving cars on a street by a strong gust of wind, in a incident that was filmed in a popular vehicle recording.
Air travel entering and leaving the metropolis have been suspended as a result of the gusts, while various routes and public facilities are not operating.
Meanwhile authorities in Canterbury have issued a state of emergency, to support emergency management operations.
Work Stoppages Amid Severe Weather
The powerful gales on today coincide with many of school staff, physicians and civil servants are participating in what has been called a "mega strike", requesting better pay and working conditions.
But the intense climate has pressured them to change some of their plans, with some outdoor rallies moved indoors or abandoned.
Comparable winds are affecting Australia, causing a high-temperature event to the nation's interior regions.
Authorities have issued flame prohibitions for fear of wildfires.