Intense gusts hitting speeds of approximately 155km/h (96mph) have caused approximately 90,000 properties lacking electricity and compelled officials to cancel over 100 air travel services, based on local media.
The winds are affecting the complete southern region and lower areas of the northern region, as stated by the country's meteorological service.
Officials in New Zealand have released rare severe gust advisories - the highest alert level - in central regions such as these major districts.
Residents have been advised to stay indoors, avoid travel, and make arrangements for further electricity and network failures.
Broad Damage and Crisis Response
The power cut appears to be affecting residences mainly in the South Island, while agencies say that the electricity supply was being restored progressively.
Local media have reported that in various locations roofs have been ripped off houses, and utility poles and vegetation have been brought down by the gusts.
In Wellington, a person was lost his life after being hit by a wooden fragment at a well-known hiking path on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a individual was pushed toward approaching vehicles on a road by a intensive burst, in a event that was filmed in a popular vehicle recording.
Aircraft services entering and leaving the metropolis have been cancelled because of the gusts, while various routes and public facilities are not operating.
Meanwhile local leaders have declared a state of emergency, to facilitate emergency management operations.
Labor Protests Alongside Severe Weather
The powerful gales on this day come as numerous of teachers, doctors and other public workers are engaged in what has been termed a "significant labor action", requesting higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
Yet the severe conditions has compelled them to change some of their plans, with several external protests shifted to interior venues or cancelled.
Similar gusts are impacting the neighboring country, bringing a period of extreme heat to the remote areas.
Agencies have issued fire bans for fear of bushfires.
