Intense winds attaining speeds of up to 155km/h (96mph) have left around 90,000 properties lacking electricity and forced officials to cancel in excess of 100 aircraft departures, as reported by local media.
These gusts are affecting the complete southern region and southern parts of the North Island, according to the national weather agency.
The nation's agencies have announced uncommon high-level wind alerts - the top caution category - in core zones such as Wellington and Canterbury.
Locals have been encouraged to remain inside, avoid travel, and prepare for more power and communication outages.
Broad Damage and Emergency Measures
This outage seems to be impacting homes mainly in the southern region, though authorities report that energy was being restored progressively.
Local media have stated that in various locations roofs have been ripped off houses, while power lines and trees have been toppled by the gusts.
Within the capital, a person was killed after being impacted by a falling limb at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Additionally in the city, a individual was swept into oncoming traffic on a street by a intensive burst, in a incident that was filmed in a widely shared car camera footage.
Aircraft services to and from the city have been suspended due to the weather, while various routes and public facilities are shut down.
Meanwhile Canterbury officials have declared a emergency situation, to assist recovery activities.
Work Stoppages Amid Harsh Weather
The powerful gales on today occur while many of educators, medical professionals and government employees take part in what has been described as a "significant labor action", calling for higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
However the severe conditions has compelled them to modify various scheduled activities, with several external protests shifted to interior venues or abandoned.
Comparable winds are impacting the nearby nation, bringing a high-temperature event to the country's outback.
Officials have declared flame prohibitions for fear of wildfires.
