Severe gusts reaching velocities of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in around 90,000 homes lacking electricity and compelled authorities to halt in excess of 100 air travel services, based on domestic outlets.
The gales are impacting the whole southern region and southern parts of the North Island, per the national weather agency.
The nation's agencies have released uncommon red wind warnings - the highest alert level - in core zones such as Canterbury and Wellington.
People have been urged to remain inside, stay off roads, and get ready for further utility disruptions.
Broad Damage and Emergency Measures
This outage seems to be impacting homes mostly in the South Island, though authorities say that energy was being gradually reinstated.
Regional news have indicated that in various locations homes have lost their roofs, while power lines and trees have been knocked down by the winds.
Within the capital, a person was lost his life after being hit by a falling limb at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a female was swept into approaching vehicles on a thoroughfare by a strong gust of wind, in a event that was captured in a viral dashcam video.
Air travel entering and leaving the metropolis have been halted as a result of the winds, while certain highways and community centers are also closed.
At the same time Canterbury officials have issued a crisis declaration, to assist emergency management operations.
Labor Protests During Harsh Conditions
The wild winds on this day occur while tens of thousands of teachers, doctors and other public workers take part in what has been termed a "significant labor action", calling for improved salaries and workplace environments.
Yet the extreme weather has compelled them to alter certain arrangements, with several external protests shifted to interior venues or abandoned.
Like conditions are also sweeping Australia, causing a period of extreme heat to the nation's interior regions.
Authorities have announced flame prohibitions for concern about forest fires.
