Powerful gales reaching speeds of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in nearly 90,000 households experiencing outages and led authorities to halt more than 100 aircraft departures, according to domestic outlets.
The gales are influencing the entire southern region and southern parts of the North Island, according to the country's meteorological service.
The nation's agencies have released uncommon red wind warnings - the most severe warning - in core zones such as these major districts.
Residents have been encouraged to stay indoors, refrain from journeys, and make arrangements for further power and communication outages.
Widespread Damage and Crisis Response
This outage seems to be impacting households predominantly in the southern region, although authorities report that power was being gradually reinstated.
Regional news have indicated that in some places structures have suffered roof damage, whereas power lines and trees have been knocked down by the gusts.
Within the capital, a person was fatally injured after being impacted by a wooden fragment at a well-known hiking path on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a woman was blown onto moving cars on a road by a powerful blast, in a event that was recorded in a popular vehicle recording.
Aircraft services entering and leaving the city have been halted as a result of the weather, and certain highways and community centers are shut down.
Simultaneously Canterbury officials have issued a state of emergency, to assist recovery activities.
Strike Action During Harsh Weather
These intense gusts on this day coincide with numerous of educators, medical professionals and government employees are participating in what has been called a "major walkout", calling for better pay and working conditions.
However the extreme weather has compelled them to change some of their plans, with some outdoor rallies moved indoors or cancelled.
Like conditions are impacting the neighboring country, causing a period of extreme heat to the nation's interior regions.
Authorities have announced flame prohibitions for fear of bushfires.
