Powerful gusts reaching velocities of up to 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in approximately 90,000 households experiencing outages and forced authorities to halt in excess of 100 air travel services, as reported by domestic outlets.
The gales are influencing the complete South Island and southern sections of the northern region, as stated by the country's meteorological service.
New Zealand authorities have announced uncommon severe gust advisories - the top caution category - in core zones encompassing Canterbury and Wellington.
People have been encouraged to avoid going outside, refrain from journeys, and make arrangements for further electricity and network failures.
Extensive Impact and Emergency Response
This outage seems to be impacting households mainly in the southern region, while officials say that power was being restored progressively.
Regional news have stated that in certain areas roofs have been ripped off houses, while power lines and trees have been brought down by the winds.
In Wellington, a man was killed after being struck by a wooden fragment at a popular trail walking spot on Tuesday.
Additionally in the city, a individual was swept into oncoming traffic on a thoroughfare by a intensive burst, in a incident that was recorded in a popular vehicle recording.
Air travel in and out of the metropolis have been halted as a result of the weather, while various routes and public facilities are shut down.
Simultaneously authorities in Canterbury have issued a crisis declaration, to facilitate disaster response efforts.
Strike Action Alongside Severe Weather
These intense gusts on this day occur while tens of thousands of educators, medical professionals and government employees take part in what has been called a "significant labor action", requesting higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
However the severe conditions has compelled them to modify some of their plans, with some outdoor rallies shifted to interior venues or cancelled.
Comparable winds are affecting the nearby nation, causing a period of extreme heat to the country's outback.
Authorities have declared burning restrictions for apprehension regarding bushfires.
