Severe gusts hitting velocities of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in around 90,000 properties without power and compelled authorities to cancel more than 100 flights, based on regional news sources.
The gales are affecting the entire southern region and lower areas of the North Island, as stated by the country's meteorological service.
The nation's agencies have released rare high-level wind alerts - the top caution category - in core zones such as Wellington and Canterbury.
Locals have been urged to avoid going outside, stay off roads, and make arrangements for more power and communication outages.
Widespread Impact and Crisis Measures
The power cut is primarily influencing households mainly in the southern region, while agencies state that the electricity supply was being slowly brought back.
Regional news have stated that in some places roofs have been ripped off houses, and power lines and trees have been brought down by the winds.
Across Wellington, a individual was lost his life after being impacted by a wooden fragment at a popular trail walking spot on Tuesday.
Also in the capital, a female was swept into approaching vehicles on a thoroughfare by a strong gust of wind, in a incident that was captured in a popular vehicle recording.
Air travel entering and leaving the city have been cancelled as a result of the winds, and certain highways and community centers are shut down.
At the same time authorities in Canterbury have declared a emergency situation, to assist disaster response efforts.
Strike Action Amid Extreme Conditions
The powerful gales on this day occur while numerous of educators, medical professionals and government employees take part in what has been described as a "major walkout", calling for higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
But the severe conditions has pressured them to alter some of their plans, with some outdoor rallies relocated inside or abandoned.
Comparable winds are impacting the neighboring country, causing a heatwave to the nation's interior regions.
Authorities have issued burning restrictions for apprehension regarding forest fires.
