Severe gusts attaining speeds of up to 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in approximately 90,000 properties experiencing outages and forced authorities to halt more than 100 aircraft departures, based on domestic outlets.
The gales are affecting the complete southern region and southern parts of the northern region, per the country's meteorological service.
Officials in New Zealand have released uncommon high-level wind alerts - the most severe warning - in core zones including Wellington and Canterbury.
Residents have been advised to avoid going outside, avoid travel, and make arrangements for more electricity and network failures.
Broad Damage and Emergency Response
The power cut appears to be affecting households predominantly in the southern region, although agencies say that power was being slowly brought back.
Local media have stated that in some places homes have lost their roofs, and utility poles and vegetation have been knocked down by the gusts.
In Wellington, a individual was fatally injured after being impacted by a tree branch at a popular trail walking spot on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a woman was blown onto oncoming traffic on a road by a powerful blast, in a event that was filmed in a viral dashcam video.
Flights to and from the metropolis have been suspended due to the gusts, while certain highways and community centers are shut down.
Simultaneously authorities in Canterbury have declared a crisis declaration, to assist emergency management operations.
Labor Protests During Harsh Weather
These intense gusts on today come as many of school staff, physicians and civil servants take part in what has been described as a "mega strike", demanding improved salaries and workplace environments.
Yet the severe conditions has pressured them to modify certain arrangements, with several external protests shifted to interior venues or abandoned.
Similar gusts are impacting the nearby nation, causing a period of extreme heat to the remote areas.
Authorities have declared flame prohibitions for fear of bushfires.
