Severe winds hitting velocities of approximately 155km/h (96mph) have caused around 90,000 homes experiencing outages and compelled authorities to cancel more than 100 flights, according to domestic outlets.
The winds are influencing the entire southern region and lower areas of the North Island, per the weather forecasting body.
Officials in New Zealand have released rare red wind warnings - the top caution category - in central regions including Canterbury and Wellington.
Residents have been encouraged to avoid going outside, avoid travel, and prepare for additional power and communication outages.
Widespread Impact and Crisis Measures
This outage appears to be affecting residences predominantly in the South Island, while authorities report that the electricity supply was being gradually reinstated.
Domestic outlets have indicated that in various locations homes have lost their roofs, and power lines and trees have been knocked down by the winds.
Across Wellington, a person was lost his life after being impacted by a wooden fragment at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Additionally in the city, a female was pushed toward moving cars on a thoroughfare by a intensive burst, in a event that was filmed in a widely shared car camera footage.
Aircraft services in and out of the metropolis have been halted as a result of the weather, whereas certain highways and community centers are not operating.
Meanwhile local leaders have declared a crisis declaration, to assist disaster response efforts.
Strike Action Amid Harsh Weather
The wild winds on today come as tens of thousands of teachers, doctors and other public workers are participating in what has been termed a "significant labor action", requesting better pay and working conditions.
Yet the severe conditions has compelled them to modify certain arrangements, with some outdoor rallies relocated inside or called off.
Comparable winds are impacting the neighboring country, causing a period of extreme heat to the remote areas.
Officials have announced flame prohibitions for apprehension regarding wildfires.
