Intense gusts hitting velocities of up to 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in around 90,000 homes without power and led officials to halt over 100 flights, according to domestic outlets.
The gales are impacting the entire southern region and lower areas of the northern region, according to the weather forecasting body.
New Zealand authorities have issued uncommon severe gust advisories - the top caution category - in key areas including Canterbury and Wellington.
Locals have been urged to avoid going outside, avoid travel, and get ready for further utility disruptions.
Broad Damage and Emergency Response
The electricity loss seems to be impacting residences mainly in the southern region, though officials report that the electricity supply was being gradually reinstated.
Domestic outlets have indicated that in certain areas homes have lost their roofs, and trees and electricity poles have been brought down by the winds.
Across Wellington, a individual was lost his life after being struck by a wooden fragment at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Additionally in the city, a individual was pushed toward moving cars on a thoroughfare by a strong gust of wind, in a event that was recorded in a widely shared car camera footage.
Aircraft services to and from the metropolis have been suspended due to the weather, and certain highways and community centers are shut down.
At the same time authorities in Canterbury have declared a emergency situation, to support emergency management operations.
Work Stoppages Amid Extreme Weather
The powerful gales on this day coincide with numerous of educators, medical professionals and government employees are engaged in what has been termed a "major walkout", demanding improved salaries and workplace environments.
Yet the severe conditions has pressured them to alter some of their plans, with various open-air gatherings shifted to interior venues or abandoned.
Like conditions are affecting the nearby nation, causing a period of extreme heat to the country's outback.
Officials have announced burning restrictions for apprehension regarding wildfires.
