Severe winds hitting velocities of up to 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in nearly 90,000 households without power and led officials to call off in excess of 100 flights, based on regional news sources.
The winds are affecting the entire South Island and southern sections of the North Island, according to the national weather agency.
The nation's agencies have released uncommon red wind warnings - the most severe warning - in key areas encompassing Wellington and Canterbury.
People have been encouraged to remain inside, stay off roads, and prepare for more electricity and network failures.
Broad Destruction and Emergency Measures
This outage seems to be impacting residences mainly in the southern region, while authorities say that energy was being slowly brought back.
Domestic outlets have reported that in some places structures have suffered roof damage, and power lines and trees have been brought down by the gusts.
Across Wellington, a person was lost his life after being hit by a tree branch at a well-known hiking path on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a individual was pushed toward approaching vehicles on a street by a intensive burst, in a incident that was recorded in a viral dashcam video.
Air travel entering and leaving the city have been cancelled because of the gusts, while certain highways and community centers are also closed.
Simultaneously authorities in Canterbury have announced a emergency situation, to assist emergency management operations.
Strike Action Amid Extreme Weather
These intense gusts on today coincide with numerous of school staff, physicians and civil servants are engaged in what has been described as a "major walkout", requesting better pay and working conditions.
However the extreme weather has compelled them to change various scheduled activities, with various open-air gatherings relocated inside or cancelled.
Similar gusts are also sweeping the neighboring country, causing a period of extreme heat to the nation's interior regions.
Officials have declared burning restrictions for concern about wildfires.
