Severe gusts reaching speeds of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have caused approximately 90,000 homes without power and forced agencies to halt more than 100 flights, as reported by regional news sources.
The gales are impacting the complete southern region and southern sections of the northern region, per the weather forecasting body.
Officials in New Zealand have released uncommon high-level wind alerts - the highest alert level - in core zones including these major districts.
People have been encouraged to avoid going outside, stay off roads, and make arrangements for further electricity and network failures.
Widespread Impact and Emergency Measures
The power cut appears to be affecting households mostly in the southern region, although agencies state that power was being gradually reinstated.
Domestic outlets have reported that in various locations homes have lost their roofs, whereas trees and electricity poles have been toppled by the gusts.
In Wellington, a person was killed after being struck by a tree branch at a well-known hiking path on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a individual was swept into moving cars on a road by a powerful blast, in a moment that was filmed in a viral dashcam video.
Aircraft services entering and leaving the city have been suspended as a result of the weather, and various routes and public facilities are shut down.
Simultaneously Canterbury officials have issued a state of emergency, to support disaster response efforts.
Strike Action During Severe Conditions
The powerful gales on today come as many of teachers, doctors and other public workers take part in what has been termed a "major walkout", requesting better pay and working conditions.
But the severe conditions has forced them to alter certain arrangements, with some outdoor rallies shifted to interior venues or abandoned.
Similar gusts are also sweeping the neighboring country, causing a high-temperature event to the country's outback.
Agencies have declared flame prohibitions for fear of wildfires.
