Intense gales hitting speeds of up to 155km/h (96mph) have caused nearly 90,000 households experiencing outages and led authorities to call off in excess of 100 aircraft departures, based on local media.
The gales are affecting the complete southern region and southern parts of the North Island, as stated by the national weather agency.
New Zealand authorities have released infrequent high-level wind alerts - the highest alert level - in key areas such as Canterbury and Wellington.
Locals have been encouraged to stay indoors, refrain from journeys, and get ready for additional power and communication outages.
Widespread Damage and Emergency Measures
The power cut seems to be impacting households mainly in the South Island, while agencies report that the electricity supply was being slowly brought back.
Domestic outlets have reported that in some places homes have lost their roofs, and utility poles and vegetation have been toppled by the gales.
Within the capital, a person was fatally injured after being impacted by a tree branch at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a female was pushed toward oncoming traffic on a thoroughfare by a powerful blast, in a moment that was captured in a widely shared car camera footage.
Flights entering and leaving the metropolis have been cancelled as a result of the gusts, whereas certain highways and community centers are shut down.
Simultaneously Canterbury officials have declared a emergency situation, to facilitate emergency management operations.
Labor Protests Amid Extreme Weather
The powerful gales on today occur while tens of thousands of school staff, physicians and civil servants take part in what has been termed a "mega strike", calling for higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
However the intense climate has forced them to alter certain arrangements, with some outdoor rallies relocated inside or called off.
Like conditions are impacting the nearby nation, causing a period of extreme heat to the country's outback.
Agencies have declared flame prohibitions for apprehension regarding wildfires.
