Powerful gusts hitting velocities of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have left approximately 90,000 homes lacking electricity and compelled agencies to call off in excess of 100 aircraft departures, based on domestic outlets.
These gusts are influencing the complete South Island and southern sections of the North Island, according to the country's meteorological service.
Officials in New Zealand have issued uncommon severe gust advisories - the highest alert level - in key areas including these major districts.
Residents have been urged to remain inside, refrain from journeys, and make arrangements for additional utility disruptions.
Broad Damage and Crisis Measures
This outage appears to be affecting residences mostly in the South Island, while agencies say that the electricity supply was being gradually reinstated.
Domestic outlets have reported that in certain areas homes have lost their roofs, and utility poles and vegetation have been brought down by the gusts.
In Wellington, a person was lost his life after being hit by a wooden fragment at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a female was blown onto moving cars on a street by a strong gust of wind, in a moment that was recorded in a popular vehicle recording.
Aircraft services entering and leaving the urban area have been cancelled as a result of the weather, while various routes and public facilities are not operating.
At the same time authorities in Canterbury have declared a crisis declaration, to support emergency management operations.
Work Stoppages During Severe Conditions
The powerful gales on today come as tens of thousands of school staff, physicians and civil servants are engaged in what has been described as a "significant labor action", requesting higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
But the extreme weather has pressured them to alter certain arrangements, with several external protests relocated inside or abandoned.
Like conditions are also sweeping Australia, causing a heatwave to the remote areas.
Officials have issued flame prohibitions for fear of wildfires.
