Powerful winds reaching velocities of up to 155km/h (96mph) have caused around 90,000 properties experiencing outages and forced authorities to call off more than 100 flights, as reported by regional news sources.
The winds are affecting the complete southern region and lower areas of the North Island, as stated by the national weather agency.
The nation's agencies have released uncommon high-level wind alerts - the top caution category - in key areas encompassing Wellington and Canterbury.
People have been advised to remain inside, stay off roads, and make arrangements for further electricity and network failures.
Broad Destruction and Emergency Response
The power cut is primarily influencing residences predominantly in the South Island, while agencies say that the electricity supply was being gradually reinstated.
Domestic outlets have reported that in certain areas structures have suffered roof damage, while trees and electricity poles have been toppled by the winds.
Across Wellington, a individual was fatally injured after being struck by a wooden fragment at a well-known hiking path on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a individual was swept into oncoming traffic on a street by a strong gust of wind, in a moment that was recorded in a widely shared car camera footage.
Flights in and out of the city have been halted because of the weather, whereas some roads and libraries are also closed.
Meanwhile local leaders have declared a emergency situation, to facilitate emergency management operations.
Labor Protests During Extreme Conditions
The wild winds on today occur while many of educators, medical professionals and government employees take part in what has been described as a "mega strike", calling for improved salaries and workplace environments.
However the severe conditions has forced them to alter various scheduled activities, with some outdoor rallies shifted to interior venues or cancelled.
Similar gusts are impacting the nearby nation, bringing a high-temperature event to the remote areas.
Authorities have declared fire bans for fear of wildfires.
