Severe gusts reaching speeds of approximately 155km/h (96mph) have caused around 90,000 households without power and compelled officials to call off more than 100 flights, based on regional news sources.
The winds are influencing the whole southern region and lower areas of the northern region, as stated by the weather forecasting body.
The nation's agencies have announced rare red wind warnings - the highest alert level - in key areas including Wellington and Canterbury.
Locals have been urged to stay indoors, avoid travel, and prepare for further power and communication outages.
Extensive Damage and Emergency Measures
This outage is primarily influencing homes predominantly in the southern region, though agencies say that power was being slowly brought back.
Regional news have stated that in some places homes have lost their roofs, and 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 tree branch at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Also in the capital, a individual was swept into oncoming traffic on a road by a strong gust of wind, in a event that was recorded in a viral dashcam video.
Air travel entering and leaving the city have been suspended because of the gusts, while various routes and public facilities are shut down.
Simultaneously Canterbury officials have announced a emergency situation, to assist recovery activities.
Work Stoppages Alongside Harsh Weather
The wild winds on this day occur while tens of thousands of educators, medical professionals and government employees take part in what has been termed a "major walkout", demanding better pay and working conditions.
However the severe conditions has compelled them to change some of their plans, with several external protests moved indoors or abandoned.
Comparable winds are also sweeping the nearby nation, ushering in a heatwave to the nation's interior regions.
Authorities have declared burning restrictions for fear of bushfires.
