Intense gales hitting speeds of up to 155km/h (96mph) have caused around 90,000 households without power and compelled officials to call off in excess of 100 air travel services, according to domestic outlets.
The gales are affecting the complete southern region and lower areas of the North Island, according to the national weather agency.
Officials in New Zealand have issued uncommon high-level wind alerts - the most severe warning - in key areas including these major districts.
People have been advised to stay indoors, refrain from journeys, and prepare for further power and communication outages.
Broad Damage and Crisis Measures
This outage appears to be affecting homes predominantly in the southern region, while agencies report that power was being gradually reinstated.
Regional news have reported that in various locations homes have lost their roofs, while utility poles and vegetation have been brought down by the gales.
In Wellington, a man was fatally injured after being struck by a wooden fragment at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Additionally in the city, a female was blown onto oncoming traffic on a road by a intensive burst, in a event that was recorded in a widely shared car camera footage.
Aircraft services entering and leaving the metropolis have been halted as a result of the weather, while certain highways and community centers are not operating.
At the same time authorities in Canterbury have announced a emergency situation, to assist disaster response efforts.
Labor Protests During Extreme Weather
These intense gusts on this day coincide with many of teachers, doctors and other public workers are engaged in what has been termed a "significant labor action", demanding improved salaries and workplace environments.
Yet the extreme weather has forced them to modify certain arrangements, with various open-air gatherings relocated inside or cancelled.
Similar gusts are affecting the neighboring country, bringing a high-temperature event to the nation's interior regions.
Officials have issued burning restrictions for concern about wildfires.
