Severe winds attaining speeds of approximately 155km/h (96mph) have caused nearly 90,000 properties experiencing outages and led officials to cancel in excess of 100 air travel services, according to local media.
The gales are impacting the complete South Island and lower areas of the North Island, as stated by the national weather agency.
New Zealand authorities have released infrequent red wind warnings - the top caution category - in central regions encompassing Wellington and Canterbury.
People have been encouraged to remain inside, avoid travel, and get ready for more utility disruptions.
Broad Destruction and Emergency Response
The power cut seems to be impacting homes mainly in the South Island, although authorities report that power was being slowly brought back.
Regional news have stated that in certain areas roofs have been ripped off houses, whereas trees and electricity poles have been brought down by the gusts.
Across Wellington, a man was lost his life after being struck by a tree branch at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Additionally in the city, a individual was blown onto oncoming traffic on a thoroughfare by a powerful blast, in a event that was recorded in a popular vehicle recording.
Aircraft services entering and leaving the urban area have been suspended due to the gusts, while some roads and libraries are also closed.
Meanwhile authorities in Canterbury have issued a state of emergency, to assist emergency management operations.
Strike Action Amid Extreme Weather
These intense gusts on this day occur while many of teachers, doctors and other public workers are engaged in what has been termed a "significant labor action", requesting higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
However the severe conditions has compelled them to change certain arrangements, with various open-air gatherings shifted to interior venues or called off.
Similar gusts are also sweeping the nearby nation, ushering in a period of extreme heat to the remote areas.
Officials have declared flame prohibitions for concern about bushfires.
