Severe winds reaching speeds of up to 155km/h (96mph) have caused approximately 90,000 properties without power and led agencies to halt more than 100 flights, according to local media.
These gusts are affecting the complete South Island and southern parts of the northern region, per the weather forecasting body.
The nation's agencies have issued uncommon red wind warnings - the most severe warning - in core zones such as Canterbury and Wellington.
People have been urged to avoid going outside, refrain from journeys, and prepare for more utility disruptions.
Widespread Damage and Emergency Measures
The power cut appears to be affecting households mostly in the southern region, while authorities say that energy was being gradually reinstated.
Regional news have reported that in some places homes have lost their roofs, while utility poles and vegetation have been brought down by the gales.
Across Wellington, a man was killed after being struck by a falling limb at a well-known hiking path on Tuesday.
Also in the capital, a female was swept into moving cars on a thoroughfare by a intensive burst, in a incident that was filmed in a widely shared car camera footage.
Flights entering and leaving the city have been cancelled because of the weather, whereas certain highways and community centers are shut down.
Meanwhile authorities in Canterbury have issued a emergency situation, to support recovery activities.
Strike Action During Harsh Weather
The wild winds on this day coincide with numerous of educators, medical professionals and government employees take part in what has been described as a "mega strike", demanding higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
Yet the extreme weather has compelled them to change various scheduled activities, with various open-air gatherings relocated inside or cancelled.
Like conditions are impacting the neighboring country, causing a high-temperature event to the nation's interior regions.
Agencies have issued flame prohibitions for apprehension regarding wildfires.
