Intense gales attaining speeds of up to 155km/h (96mph) have caused nearly 90,000 properties without power and forced agencies to call off in excess of 100 flights, based on local media.
The gales are affecting the entire South Island and southern parts of the northern region, as stated by the country's meteorological service.
Officials in New Zealand have announced rare high-level wind alerts - the most severe warning - in key areas encompassing these major districts.
Residents have been urged to avoid going outside, avoid travel, and prepare for further electricity and network failures.
Extensive Impact and Emergency Measures
The power cut appears to be affecting homes mostly in the southern region, while officials state that power was being slowly brought back.
Regional news have reported that in some places structures have suffered roof damage, whereas utility poles and vegetation have been knocked down by the gales.
Across Wellington, a person was fatally injured after being struck by a wooden fragment at a well-known hiking path on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a individual was pushed toward moving cars on a road by a strong gust of wind, in a event that was filmed in a popular vehicle recording.
Air travel in and out of the city have been halted as a result of the winds, whereas various routes and public facilities are shut down.
Meanwhile local leaders have issued a state of emergency, to assist recovery activities.
Work Stoppages Alongside Extreme Weather
The wild winds on this day come as tens of thousands of school staff, physicians and civil servants are engaged in what has been called a "mega strike", demanding higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
However the extreme weather has pressured them to change various scheduled activities, with some outdoor rallies shifted to interior venues or abandoned.
Similar gusts are also sweeping the nearby nation, bringing a heatwave to the remote areas.
Officials have issued fire bans for apprehension regarding bushfires.
