Severe gales attaining velocities of up to 155km/h (96mph) have left nearly 90,000 households without power and led agencies to call off more than 100 aircraft departures, based on regional news sources.
The gales are influencing the complete southern region and southern sections of the northern region, according to the country's meteorological service.
The nation's agencies have issued uncommon severe gust advisories - the highest alert level - in key areas such as Wellington and Canterbury.
Residents have been advised to remain inside, avoid travel, and prepare for further power and communication outages.
Extensive Damage and Emergency Measures
This outage appears to be affecting residences predominantly in the southern region, although authorities state that energy was being slowly brought back.
Domestic outlets have indicated that in various locations roofs have been ripped off houses, and utility poles and vegetation have been brought down by the gusts.
Within the capital, a man was killed after being hit by a wooden fragment at a popular trail walking spot on Tuesday.
Also in the capital, a individual was swept into approaching vehicles on a road by a powerful blast, in a moment that was captured in a viral dashcam video.
Air travel entering and leaving the metropolis have been cancelled due to the winds, while various routes and public facilities are shut down.
Meanwhile Canterbury officials have declared a state of emergency, to assist emergency management operations.
Labor Protests Amid Severe Conditions
The wild winds on today come as tens of thousands of teachers, doctors and other public workers are participating in what has been termed a "major walkout", calling for better pay and working conditions.
But the severe conditions has compelled them to change certain arrangements, with several external protests shifted to interior venues or called off.
Like conditions are impacting the nearby nation, bringing a period of extreme heat to the nation's interior regions.
Officials have declared burning restrictions for fear of forest fires.
