Severe winds reaching speeds of approximately 155km/h (96mph) have caused approximately 90,000 households experiencing outages and forced officials to halt in excess of 100 flights, according to local media.
The winds are impacting the entire southern region and southern sections of the North Island, according to the country's meteorological service.
New Zealand authorities have announced rare high-level wind alerts - the highest alert level - in key areas such as these major districts.
Locals have been advised to remain inside, refrain from journeys, and get ready for further electricity and network failures.
Extensive Destruction and Crisis Response
The electricity loss appears to be affecting residences mostly in the South Island, while officials state that the electricity supply was being restored progressively.
Local media have indicated that in some places roofs have been ripped off houses, whereas trees and electricity poles have been knocked down by the winds.
Across Wellington, a individual was fatally injured after being struck by a falling limb at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Also in the capital, a female was swept into approaching vehicles on a thoroughfare by a intensive burst, in a event that was filmed in a widely shared car camera footage.
Air travel entering and leaving the metropolis have been suspended because of the weather, while some roads and libraries are shut down.
Simultaneously authorities in Canterbury have declared a emergency situation, to assist recovery activities.
Work Stoppages During Harsh Conditions
These intense gusts on this day come as tens of thousands of teachers, doctors and other public workers are participating in what has been described as a "significant labor action", demanding better pay and working conditions.
However the severe conditions has forced them to alter various scheduled activities, with various open-air gatherings moved indoors or abandoned.
Like conditions are affecting Australia, bringing a heatwave to the country's outback.
Authorities have issued fire bans for fear of wildfires.
