Powerful gusts hitting velocities of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in nearly 90,000 households experiencing outages and led agencies to call off in excess of 100 air travel services, according to regional news sources.
These gusts are influencing the entire South Island and lower areas of the North Island, according to the weather forecasting body.
Officials in New Zealand have released infrequent high-level wind alerts - the top caution category - in core zones such as Wellington and Canterbury.
People have been advised to remain inside, stay off roads, and make arrangements for more electricity and network failures.
Extensive Impact and Emergency Response
This outage seems to be impacting households predominantly in the southern region, while officials say that power was being slowly brought back.
Domestic outlets have stated that in certain areas homes have lost their roofs, while utility poles and vegetation have been toppled by the winds.
Within the capital, a man was fatally injured after being struck by a tree branch at a popular trail walking spot on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a individual was blown onto moving cars on a thoroughfare by a strong gust of wind, in a incident that was filmed in a popular vehicle recording.
Flights to and from the metropolis have been halted because of the gusts, whereas certain highways and community centers are also closed.
At the same time local leaders have declared a crisis declaration, to assist emergency management operations.
Labor Protests During Extreme Weather
The wild winds on today occur while many of school staff, physicians and civil servants are engaged in what has been described as a "mega strike", requesting improved salaries and workplace environments.
But the intense climate has pressured them to modify various scheduled activities, with some outdoor rallies shifted to interior venues or called off.
Comparable winds are affecting the neighboring country, ushering in a period of extreme heat to the country's outback.
Officials have declared burning restrictions for concern about wildfires.
