Powerful gales reaching speeds of approximately 155km/h (96mph) have caused nearly 90,000 homes without power and led authorities to halt more than 100 aircraft departures, based on local media.
The gales are impacting the complete South Island and southern sections of the North Island, as stated by the weather forecasting body.
The nation's agencies have announced infrequent high-level wind alerts - the most severe warning - in key areas such as Wellington and Canterbury.
Residents have been advised to avoid going outside, avoid travel, and get ready for further power and communication outages.
Widespread Destruction and Emergency Response
The electricity loss appears to be affecting residences mainly in the southern region, although agencies state that energy was being slowly brought back.
Regional news have reported that in certain areas roofs have been ripped off houses, while trees and electricity poles have been brought down by the winds.
Across Wellington, a individual was fatally injured after being hit by a wooden fragment at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a individual was pushed toward oncoming traffic on a street by a intensive burst, in a event that was recorded in a popular vehicle recording.
Air travel entering and leaving the metropolis have been suspended as a result of the gusts, and various routes and public facilities are not operating.
At the same time local leaders have declared a crisis declaration, to assist recovery activities.
Labor Protests Amid Extreme Weather
These intense gusts on today occur while numerous of teachers, doctors and other public workers are engaged in what has been called a "significant labor action", calling for improved salaries and workplace environments.
Yet the severe conditions has forced them to modify various scheduled activities, with various open-air gatherings shifted to interior venues or abandoned.
Comparable winds are affecting the neighboring country, causing a heatwave to the remote areas.
Agencies have declared fire bans for fear of forest fires.
