Severe winds attaining velocities of up to 155km/h (96mph) have left nearly 90,000 homes experiencing outages and forced agencies to halt over 100 aircraft departures, according to regional news sources.
The winds are influencing the complete South Island and southern sections of the North Island, as stated by the national weather agency.
The nation's agencies have announced infrequent severe gust advisories - the highest alert level - in key areas including Wellington and Canterbury.
Locals have been urged to avoid going outside, avoid travel, and prepare for further electricity and network failures.
Widespread Damage and Emergency Response
This outage seems to be impacting residences predominantly in the South Island, though authorities state that power was being gradually reinstated.
Local media have stated that in some places homes have lost their roofs, and utility poles and vegetation have been toppled by the gales.
In Wellington, a man was fatally injured after being hit by a falling limb at a well-known hiking path on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a woman was pushed toward moving cars on a road by a strong gust of wind, in a event that was captured in a widely shared car camera footage.
Flights to and from the urban area have been suspended as a result of the gusts, whereas certain highways and community centers are shut down.
At the same time local leaders have issued a emergency situation, to assist recovery activities.
Strike Action Amid Harsh Weather
The wild winds on this day come as numerous of teachers, doctors and other public workers take part in what has been termed a "mega strike", requesting improved salaries and workplace environments.
But the severe conditions has compelled them to alter some of their plans, with various open-air gatherings moved indoors or called off.
Similar gusts are impacting the neighboring country, causing a high-temperature event to the remote areas.
Officials have announced burning restrictions for apprehension regarding bushfires.
