Severe winds attaining speeds of up to 155km/h (96mph) have caused nearly 90,000 households without power and forced agencies to call off over 100 air travel services, based on local media.
The winds are affecting the entire South Island and southern sections of the northern region, according to the national weather agency.
Officials in New Zealand have announced uncommon severe gust advisories - the highest alert level - in key areas such as these major districts.
Locals have been advised to avoid going outside, refrain from journeys, and get ready for more electricity and network failures.
Extensive Impact and Crisis Response
This outage seems to be impacting residences mainly in the South Island, while authorities state that the electricity supply was being slowly brought back.
Domestic outlets have reported that in some places homes have lost their roofs, whereas power lines and trees have been brought down by the gales.
Across Wellington, a man was killed after being struck by a wooden fragment at a well-known hiking path on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a individual was blown onto oncoming traffic on a street by a powerful blast, in a event that was filmed in a viral dashcam video.
Air travel entering and leaving the city have been halted as a result of the winds, while various routes and public facilities are shut down.
At the same time local leaders have announced a state of emergency, to assist emergency management operations.
Work Stoppages Alongside Severe Conditions
The wild winds on this day coincide with tens of thousands of educators, medical professionals and government employees take part in what has been described as a "significant labor action", requesting improved salaries and workplace environments.
Yet the extreme weather has pressured them to alter various scheduled activities, with some outdoor rallies relocated inside or cancelled.
Similar gusts are also sweeping Australia, causing a high-temperature event to the remote areas.
Agencies have issued fire bans for apprehension regarding wildfires.
