Severe gusts reaching speeds of up to 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in around 90,000 properties without power and led authorities to halt in excess of 100 air travel services, based on regional news sources.
These gusts are influencing the whole southern region and southern parts of the North Island, according to the weather forecasting body.
The nation's agencies have released uncommon red wind warnings - the highest alert level - in core zones including these major districts.
People have been urged to stay indoors, refrain from journeys, and make arrangements for additional electricity and network failures.
Extensive Destruction and Crisis Measures
The power cut is primarily influencing homes mostly in the South Island, while authorities state that the electricity supply was being slowly brought back.
Local media have indicated that in certain areas structures have suffered roof damage, while utility poles and vegetation have been toppled by the winds.
In Wellington, a individual was lost his life after being hit by a tree branch at a popular trail walking spot on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a woman was swept into oncoming traffic on a road by a strong gust of wind, in a moment that was recorded in a widely shared car camera footage.
Air travel entering and leaving the metropolis have been halted because of the gusts, while certain highways and community centers are not operating.
Simultaneously authorities in Canterbury have declared a crisis declaration, to support recovery activities.
Strike Action Amid Extreme Conditions
The powerful gales on today occur while numerous of school staff, physicians and civil servants are engaged in what has been called a "major walkout", demanding higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
Yet the intense climate has pressured them to change some of their plans, with several external protests relocated inside or abandoned.
Comparable winds are also sweeping the nearby nation, bringing a period of extreme heat to the remote areas.
Agencies have issued flame prohibitions for apprehension regarding bushfires.
