Severe winds hitting speeds of up to 155km/h (96mph) have left nearly 90,000 households without power and compelled authorities to halt more than 100 aircraft departures, according to regional news sources.
The winds are affecting the entire southern region and southern sections of the North Island, according to the country's meteorological service.
New Zealand authorities have issued rare red wind warnings - the most severe warning - in key areas such as Canterbury and Wellington.
Locals have been urged to remain inside, stay off roads, and prepare for more electricity and network failures.
Broad Damage and Emergency Measures
The power cut is primarily influencing homes mostly in the South Island, while authorities report that the electricity supply was being restored progressively.
Regional news have reported that in some places homes have lost their roofs, and power lines and trees have been brought down by the gales.
In Wellington, a man was fatally injured after being impacted by a tree branch at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Additionally in the city, a female was swept into oncoming traffic on a road by a intensive burst, in a moment that was captured in a widely shared car camera footage.
Flights in and out of the urban area have been cancelled as a result of the gusts, whereas some roads and libraries are also closed.
At the same time local leaders have declared a emergency situation, to assist emergency management operations.
Work Stoppages Amid Severe Conditions
The powerful gales on today coincide with tens of thousands of educators, medical professionals and government employees are engaged in what has been described as a "significant labor action", requesting higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
But the intense climate has compelled them to alter certain arrangements, with some outdoor rallies shifted to interior venues or cancelled.
Like conditions are affecting Australia, ushering in a heatwave to the country's outback.
Authorities have issued fire bans for fear of bushfires.
