Severe gales hitting speeds of up to 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in approximately 90,000 properties without power and led authorities to cancel over 100 air travel services, based on local media.
The gales are influencing the whole South Island and lower areas of the North Island, according to the country's meteorological service.
The nation's agencies have issued infrequent severe gust advisories - the highest alert level - in core zones encompassing these major districts.
Locals have been urged to stay indoors, avoid travel, and get ready for further utility disruptions.
Broad Impact and Crisis Measures
This outage is primarily influencing homes mainly in the southern region, although officials say that the electricity supply was being restored progressively.
Regional news have reported that in certain areas homes have lost their roofs, and trees and electricity poles have been brought down by the winds.
Within the capital, a individual was fatally injured after being hit by a falling limb at a well-known hiking path on Tuesday.
Additionally in the city, a female was pushed toward moving cars on a road by a intensive burst, in a event that was filmed in a widely shared car camera footage.
Flights entering and leaving the metropolis have been suspended as a result of the winds, whereas some roads and libraries are also closed.
Meanwhile authorities in Canterbury have issued a emergency situation, to facilitate recovery activities.
Work Stoppages Alongside Extreme Conditions
The powerful gales on this day coincide with numerous of educators, medical professionals and government employees are engaged in what has been described as a "mega strike", demanding higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
But the severe conditions has compelled them to change some of their plans, with various open-air gatherings shifted to interior venues or called off.
Comparable winds are affecting the neighboring country, causing a period of extreme heat to the remote areas.
Officials have declared burning restrictions for concern about forest fires.
