Severe gales reaching velocities of up to 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in nearly 90,000 homes lacking electricity and led officials to cancel more than 100 aircraft departures, as reported by domestic outlets.
The winds are influencing the entire southern region and southern sections of the North Island, according to the national weather agency.
The nation's agencies have released infrequent high-level wind alerts - the highest alert level - in core zones encompassing Wellington and Canterbury.
Locals have been advised to stay indoors, refrain from journeys, and prepare for additional electricity and network failures.
Broad Damage and Emergency Response
The power cut appears to be affecting homes mainly in the southern region, although authorities report that power was being gradually reinstated.
Regional news have reported that in various locations homes have lost their roofs, and trees and electricity poles have been brought down by the gusts.
In Wellington, a individual was lost his life after being impacted by a tree branch at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a individual was swept into moving cars on a road by a powerful blast, in a moment that was filmed in a popular vehicle recording.
Flights entering and leaving the metropolis have been suspended as a result of the weather, while certain highways and community centers are also closed.
Meanwhile local leaders have declared a state of emergency, to assist emergency management operations.
Labor Protests Amid Harsh Weather
The powerful gales on this day coincide with tens of thousands of teachers, doctors and other public workers are participating in what has been described as a "significant labor action", requesting better pay and working conditions.
But the severe conditions has pressured them to change certain arrangements, with several external protests shifted to interior venues or abandoned.
Like conditions are also sweeping the neighboring country, causing a period of extreme heat to the country's outback.
Agencies have declared fire bans for fear of wildfires.
