Severe gales hitting speeds of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have left approximately 90,000 properties lacking electricity and forced authorities to halt over 100 air travel services, based on local media.
The winds are affecting the complete southern region and southern sections of the North Island, per the country's meteorological service.
The nation's agencies have released infrequent severe gust advisories - the most severe warning - in key areas such as these major districts.
Residents have been urged to avoid going outside, avoid travel, and get ready for more power and communication outages.
Extensive Damage and Crisis Measures
The electricity loss seems to be impacting homes predominantly in the southern region, though officials state that the electricity supply was being restored progressively.
Local media have stated that in various locations structures have suffered roof damage, whereas utility poles and vegetation have been brought down by the gusts.
Within the capital, a person was lost his life after being struck by a wooden fragment at a well-known hiking path on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a woman was swept into oncoming traffic on a street by a powerful blast, in a event that was filmed in a widely shared car camera footage.
Air travel in and out of the city have been halted because of the weather, whereas various routes and public facilities are also closed.
At the same time Canterbury officials have declared a state of emergency, to facilitate disaster response efforts.
Strike Action Alongside Severe Weather
The powerful gales on today coincide with many of school staff, physicians and civil servants take part in what has been termed a "mega strike", requesting better pay and working conditions.
But the severe conditions has forced them to modify some of their plans, with some outdoor rallies shifted to interior venues or called off.
Similar gusts are affecting the neighboring country, causing a heatwave to the remote areas.
Officials have announced fire bans for apprehension regarding bushfires.
