Severe gales hitting velocities of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in nearly 90,000 properties lacking electricity and forced officials to cancel over 100 air travel services, based on local media.
The gales are affecting the complete South Island and lower areas of the North Island, per the weather forecasting body.
Officials in New Zealand have announced rare high-level wind alerts - the most severe warning - in core zones encompassing these major districts.
Locals have been advised to remain inside, refrain from journeys, and make arrangements for additional electricity and network failures.
Broad Impact and Crisis Measures
The power cut seems to be impacting homes predominantly in the South Island, though authorities report that power was being gradually reinstated.
Domestic outlets have stated that in certain areas homes have lost their roofs, whereas trees and electricity poles have been toppled by the winds.
In Wellington, a individual was fatally injured after being struck by a wooden fragment at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Additionally in the city, a female was pushed toward oncoming traffic on a road by a intensive burst, in a moment that was filmed in a widely shared car camera footage.
Aircraft services entering and leaving the urban area have been suspended due to the gusts, whereas some roads and libraries are not operating.
Meanwhile local leaders have issued a state of emergency, to facilitate emergency management operations.
Work Stoppages Amid Harsh Conditions
The powerful gales on today coincide with many of teachers, doctors and other public workers take part in what has been termed a "significant labor action", demanding higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
Yet the severe conditions has compelled them to modify various scheduled activities, with several external protests moved indoors or abandoned.
Comparable winds are also sweeping Australia, bringing a high-temperature event to the nation's interior regions.
Agencies have announced fire bans for concern about forest fires.
