Intense gales attaining velocities of up to 155km/h (96mph) have caused nearly 90,000 properties experiencing outages and forced officials to cancel in excess of 100 aircraft departures, according to domestic outlets.
The gales are impacting the whole South Island and southern sections of the North Island, as stated by the national weather agency.
The nation's agencies have released rare severe gust advisories - the most severe warning - in central regions including Wellington and Canterbury.
Residents have been urged to avoid going outside, refrain from journeys, and make arrangements for further power and communication outages.
Extensive Impact and Emergency Measures
The power cut is primarily influencing households mostly in the South Island, though authorities report that the electricity supply was being gradually reinstated.
Domestic outlets have indicated that in some places structures have suffered roof damage, while utility poles and vegetation have been toppled by the gusts.
Within the capital, a individual was fatally injured after being struck by a falling limb at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Also in the capital, a female was pushed toward approaching vehicles on a thoroughfare by a powerful blast, in a moment that was recorded in a viral dashcam video.
Aircraft services entering and leaving the urban area have been halted due to the gusts, and certain highways and community centers are shut down.
Meanwhile Canterbury officials have issued a state of emergency, to facilitate disaster response efforts.
Strike Action Amid Severe Conditions
These intense gusts on this day come as tens of thousands of teachers, doctors and other public workers take part in what has been termed a "major walkout", calling for improved salaries and workplace environments.
However the intense climate has pressured them to modify certain arrangements, with various open-air gatherings moved indoors or abandoned.
Comparable winds are affecting Australia, ushering in a high-temperature event to the remote areas.
Authorities have announced flame prohibitions for fear of forest fires.
