Intense winds reaching speeds of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in nearly 90,000 properties without power and led authorities to cancel over 100 flights, based on regional news sources.
The gales are influencing the whole southern region and southern sections of the northern region, according to the country's meteorological service.
New Zealand authorities have issued infrequent red wind warnings - the most severe warning - in central regions including these major districts.
People have been encouraged to remain inside, avoid travel, and prepare for additional electricity and network failures.
Broad Damage and Emergency Response
This outage appears to be affecting residences predominantly in the southern region, although authorities report that energy was being gradually reinstated.
Local media have reported that in some places roofs have been ripped off houses, and power lines and trees have been brought down by the gusts.
Across Wellington, a man was killed after being impacted by a falling limb at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a woman was blown onto oncoming traffic on a thoroughfare by a intensive burst, in a event that was captured in a viral dashcam video.
Aircraft services to and from the metropolis have been suspended because of the weather, whereas certain highways and community centers are not operating.
At the same time authorities in Canterbury have declared a emergency situation, to facilitate recovery activities.
Strike Action During Extreme Conditions
These intense gusts on today occur while many of teachers, doctors and other public workers take part in what has been described as a "significant labor action", demanding improved salaries and workplace environments.
Yet the intense climate has pressured them to modify various scheduled activities, with various open-air gatherings shifted to interior venues or cancelled.
Like conditions are affecting the neighboring country, bringing a period of extreme heat to the nation's interior regions.
Agencies have declared burning restrictions for apprehension regarding forest fires.
