Severe gusts hitting speeds of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have left around 90,000 properties without power and forced officials to call off more than 100 aircraft departures, as reported by domestic outlets.
The winds are affecting the whole South Island and lower areas of the North Island, according to the weather forecasting body.
Officials in New Zealand have announced uncommon red wind warnings - the top caution category - in key areas such as these major districts.
Locals have been urged to stay indoors, avoid travel, and prepare for more electricity and network failures.
Extensive Impact and Emergency Measures
This outage is primarily influencing homes mainly in the southern region, while agencies say that power was being slowly brought back.
Domestic outlets have reported that in some places roofs have been ripped off houses, whereas trees and electricity poles have been knocked down by the winds.
Within the capital, a man was lost his life after being struck by a wooden fragment at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a woman was swept into approaching vehicles on a road by a intensive burst, in a event that was captured in a viral dashcam video.
Aircraft services entering and leaving the city have been halted because of the winds, whereas certain highways and community centers are not operating.
At the same time local leaders have announced a emergency situation, to facilitate emergency management operations.
Work Stoppages Alongside Severe Weather
These intense gusts on this day occur while many of educators, medical professionals and government employees take part in what has been described as a "mega strike", demanding higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
Yet the intense climate has compelled them to change certain arrangements, with several external protests moved indoors or called off.
Like conditions are also sweeping Australia, causing a heatwave to the remote areas.
Authorities have declared flame prohibitions for apprehension regarding forest fires.
