Severe gales hitting speeds of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in approximately 90,000 properties lacking electricity and led agencies to cancel more than 100 air travel services, according to regional news sources.
The gales are influencing the complete South Island and lower areas of the North Island, as stated by the country's meteorological service.
The nation's agencies have announced uncommon high-level wind alerts - the top caution category - in central regions encompassing Wellington and Canterbury.
People have been encouraged to stay indoors, refrain from journeys, and prepare for further power and communication outages.
Widespread Damage and Crisis Response
This outage seems to be impacting homes mainly in the southern region, though agencies state that energy was being slowly brought back.
Regional news have stated that in certain areas roofs have been ripped off houses, whereas power lines and trees have been knocked down by the winds.
Across Wellington, a man was fatally injured after being hit by a wooden fragment at a popular trail walking spot on Tuesday.
Also in the capital, a woman was swept into oncoming traffic on a thoroughfare by a intensive burst, in a incident that was filmed in a popular vehicle recording.
Aircraft services to and from the city have been suspended as a result of the gusts, and certain highways and community centers are also closed.
At the same time authorities in Canterbury have issued a crisis declaration, to assist recovery activities.
Work Stoppages Amid Harsh Weather
The powerful gales on today come as numerous of school staff, physicians and civil servants are participating in what has been called a "significant labor action", demanding improved salaries and workplace environments.
Yet the extreme weather has pressured them to modify certain arrangements, with some outdoor rallies shifted to interior venues or abandoned.
Comparable winds are affecting the nearby nation, causing a period of extreme heat to the country's outback.
Agencies have issued burning restrictions for fear of forest fires.
