Powerful gales attaining speeds of up to 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in around 90,000 properties without power and led officials to cancel over 100 air travel services, based on domestic outlets.
The gales are affecting the complete South Island and southern parts of the North Island, per the national weather agency.
New Zealand authorities have issued infrequent red wind warnings - the most severe warning - in key areas encompassing Wellington and Canterbury.
Locals have been urged to avoid going outside, refrain from journeys, and get ready for further power and communication outages.
Extensive Impact and Emergency Response
The electricity loss seems to be impacting homes mostly in the South Island, although authorities report that energy was being slowly brought back.
Local media have indicated that in some places roofs have been ripped off houses, and power lines and trees have been knocked down by the winds.
Within the capital, a individual was killed after being impacted by a falling limb at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Also in the capital, a female was swept into oncoming traffic on a street by a strong gust of wind, in a moment that was captured in a popular vehicle recording.
Air travel in and out of the metropolis have been suspended as a result of the weather, and certain highways and community centers are not operating.
Simultaneously Canterbury officials have issued a state of emergency, to support recovery activities.
Work Stoppages Amid Severe Weather
These intense gusts on today coincide with many of teachers, doctors and other public workers are participating in what has been termed a "major walkout", requesting higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
However the severe conditions has forced them to modify certain arrangements, with various open-air gatherings relocated inside or abandoned.
Similar gusts are impacting the neighboring country, causing a high-temperature event to the remote areas.
Agencies have announced burning restrictions for fear of forest fires.
