Intense gales reaching speeds of up to 155km/h (96mph) have left nearly 90,000 properties experiencing outages and led authorities to cancel in excess of 100 aircraft departures, based on local media.
The winds are influencing the complete southern region and southern sections of the North Island, as stated by the weather forecasting body.
The nation's agencies have released uncommon high-level wind alerts - the highest alert level - in key areas including Wellington and Canterbury.
People have been advised to avoid going outside, avoid travel, and prepare for additional power and communication outages.
Extensive Impact and Crisis Response
This outage appears to be affecting households mainly in the southern region, while agencies say that power was being slowly brought back.
Regional news have stated that in certain areas roofs have been ripped off houses, whereas utility poles and vegetation have been knocked down by the winds.
In Wellington, a man was killed after being struck by a falling limb at a well-known hiking path on Tuesday.
Also in the capital, a individual was blown onto approaching vehicles on a street by a intensive burst, in a moment that was captured in a popular vehicle recording.
Air travel entering and leaving the city have been halted because of the weather, and some roads and libraries are also closed.
At the same time local leaders have declared a state of emergency, to facilitate recovery activities.
Strike Action Alongside Extreme Weather
The wild winds on this day occur while many of school staff, physicians and civil servants are engaged in what has been termed a "mega strike", calling for better pay and working conditions.
Yet the intense climate has compelled them to alter some of their plans, with some outdoor rallies moved indoors or abandoned.
Like conditions are impacting the neighboring country, ushering in a period of extreme heat to the remote areas.
Officials have issued burning restrictions for concern about forest fires.
