Intense gusts reaching speeds of approximately 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in approximately 90,000 properties without power and forced agencies to cancel in excess of 100 aircraft departures, according to domestic outlets.
These gusts are influencing the whole southern region and southern sections of the North Island, per the weather forecasting body.
The nation's agencies have announced infrequent severe gust advisories - the most severe warning - in key areas such as Canterbury and Wellington.
Locals have been urged to stay indoors, avoid travel, and make arrangements for further power and communication outages.
Broad Impact and Emergency Measures
This outage appears to be affecting residences mainly in the South Island, while officials state that energy was being restored progressively.
Domestic outlets have reported that in certain areas structures have suffered roof damage, and utility poles and vegetation have been knocked down by the gales.
Within the capital, a individual was killed after being hit by a tree branch at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Additionally in the city, a individual was swept into approaching vehicles on a thoroughfare by a strong gust of wind, in a incident that was captured in a widely shared car camera footage.
Air travel entering and leaving the urban area have been suspended because of the weather, whereas some roads and libraries are not operating.
Meanwhile authorities in Canterbury have issued a state of emergency, to assist recovery activities.
Strike Action During Harsh Weather
The wild winds on today occur while tens of thousands of teachers, doctors and other public workers are engaged in what has been termed a "major walkout", demanding improved salaries and workplace environments.
But the intense climate has compelled them to alter various scheduled activities, with several external protests moved indoors or abandoned.
Comparable winds are impacting Australia, causing a heatwave to the country's outback.
Authorities have declared flame prohibitions for concern about bushfires.
