Powerful gusts reaching velocities of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in nearly 90,000 properties experiencing outages and led officials to call off over 100 aircraft departures, based on regional news sources.
The gales are impacting the whole southern region and southern sections of the northern region, according to the country's meteorological service.
The nation's agencies have announced uncommon high-level wind alerts - the highest alert level - in core zones encompassing Canterbury and Wellington.
Locals have been urged to stay indoors, refrain from journeys, and get ready for further power and communication outages.
Extensive Destruction and Crisis Response
This outage appears to be affecting households mostly in the South Island, though agencies say that energy was being slowly brought back.
Local media have indicated that in various locations roofs have been ripped off houses, while power lines and trees have been knocked down by the gusts.
Within the capital, a man was killed after being hit by a wooden fragment at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Additionally in the city, a woman was swept into oncoming traffic on a road by a strong gust of wind, in a incident that was recorded in a popular vehicle recording.
Flights in and out of the city have been cancelled due to the gusts, while various routes and public facilities are not operating.
Simultaneously local leaders have announced a emergency situation, to facilitate disaster response efforts.
Strike Action During Severe Weather
These intense gusts on this day occur while numerous of educators, medical professionals and government employees take part in what has been described as a "mega strike", demanding improved salaries and workplace environments.
However the extreme weather has compelled them to modify certain arrangements, with several external protests moved indoors or cancelled.
Similar gusts are affecting the nearby nation, causing a period of extreme heat to the country's outback.
Authorities have announced flame prohibitions for apprehension regarding forest fires.
