Powerful gales reaching speeds of approximately 155km/h (96mph) have left around 90,000 households experiencing outages and compelled agencies to call off more than 100 air travel services, based on local media.
The gales are affecting the entire South Island and lower areas of the North Island, as stated by the country's meteorological service.
Officials in New Zealand have released infrequent high-level wind alerts - the most severe warning - in central regions encompassing these major districts.
Locals have been advised to remain inside, refrain from journeys, and make arrangements for further utility disruptions.
Extensive Damage and Emergency Measures
This outage seems to be impacting households mainly in the southern region, while authorities state that the electricity supply was being restored progressively.
Regional news have reported that in some places structures have suffered roof damage, whereas power lines and trees have been toppled by the gales.
In Wellington, a individual was lost his life after being impacted by a falling limb at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Additionally in the city, a individual was swept into moving cars on a street by a intensive burst, in a incident that was captured in a popular vehicle recording.
Air travel in and out of the city have been halted as a result of the gusts, and some roads and libraries are not operating.
At the same time authorities in Canterbury have announced a emergency situation, to facilitate emergency management operations.
Labor Protests Amid Extreme Weather
These intense gusts on today coincide with many of teachers, doctors and other public workers are engaged in what has been termed a "major walkout", demanding higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
But the severe conditions has pressured them to alter some of their plans, with some outdoor rallies relocated inside or called off.
Comparable winds are affecting the neighboring country, ushering in a period of extreme heat to the country's outback.
Officials have declared fire bans for concern about bushfires.
