Intense winds attaining velocities of approximately 155km/h (96mph) have left approximately 90,000 households experiencing outages and forced officials to cancel over 100 air travel services, based on domestic outlets.
The gales are impacting the complete southern region and southern parts of the North Island, according to the weather forecasting body.
Officials in New Zealand have announced uncommon red wind warnings - the top caution category - in core zones such as Wellington and Canterbury.
Locals have been urged to remain inside, avoid travel, and make arrangements for additional electricity and network failures.
Extensive Impact and Crisis Response
The power cut seems to be impacting households mainly in the South Island, although authorities say that the electricity supply was being slowly brought back.
Local media have indicated that in certain areas homes have lost their roofs, whereas trees and electricity poles have been knocked down by the gales.
Within the capital, a individual was lost his life after being hit by a wooden fragment at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Additionally in the city, a female was swept into approaching vehicles on a thoroughfare by a powerful blast, in a incident that was filmed in a viral dashcam video.
Air travel in and out of the urban area have been suspended due to the winds, and some roads and libraries are not operating.
Meanwhile authorities in Canterbury have declared a emergency situation, to facilitate emergency management operations.
Strike Action During Harsh Conditions
These intense gusts on this day occur while numerous of teachers, doctors and other public workers take part in what has been called a "major walkout", calling for better pay and working conditions.
But the intense climate has pressured them to change certain arrangements, with some outdoor rallies moved indoors or abandoned.
Similar gusts are also sweeping Australia, ushering in a period of extreme heat to the remote areas.
Officials have announced burning restrictions for concern about forest fires.
