Intense gales attaining speeds of approximately 155km/h (96mph) have caused nearly 90,000 properties experiencing outages and forced authorities to call off more than 100 flights, as reported by local media.
The winds are impacting the complete southern region and lower areas of the North Island, according to the national weather agency.
New Zealand authorities have issued rare high-level wind alerts - the most severe warning - in key areas including Wellington and Canterbury.
People have been advised to stay indoors, refrain from journeys, and get ready for more utility disruptions.
Broad Damage and Emergency Measures
The power cut appears to be affecting residences predominantly in the southern region, while authorities say that power was being gradually reinstated.
Regional news have stated that in certain areas homes have lost their roofs, while trees and electricity poles have been brought down by the gusts.
In Wellington, a person was fatally injured after being hit by a falling limb at a well-known hiking path on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a woman was blown onto oncoming traffic on a thoroughfare by a intensive burst, in a moment that was recorded in a popular vehicle recording.
Aircraft services in and out of the metropolis have been halted due to the gusts, whereas certain highways and community centers are not operating.
Meanwhile Canterbury officials have declared a state of emergency, to assist recovery activities.
Labor Protests Amid Severe Weather
These intense gusts on today coincide with many of teachers, doctors and other public workers take part in what has been called a "significant labor action", demanding higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
However the intense climate has pressured them to change certain arrangements, with several external protests moved indoors or abandoned.
Similar gusts are also sweeping the neighboring country, ushering in a period of extreme heat to the country's outback.
Officials have announced burning restrictions for fear of bushfires.
