Intense gales attaining speeds of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in approximately 90,000 properties lacking electricity and led agencies to call off in excess of 100 flights, as reported by regional news sources.
The winds are impacting the whole southern region and southern sections of the northern region, per the country's meteorological service.
New Zealand authorities have issued rare severe gust advisories - the top caution category - in key areas encompassing Canterbury and Wellington.
Residents have been advised to avoid going outside, avoid travel, and get ready for more electricity and network failures.
Widespread Destruction and Emergency Response
This outage appears to be affecting households mainly in the southern region, although agencies say that energy was being restored progressively.
Domestic outlets have stated that in various locations structures have suffered roof damage, and utility poles and vegetation have been brought down by the gusts.
In Wellington, a person was lost his life after being impacted by a wooden fragment at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Also in the capital, a female was swept into approaching vehicles on a street by a intensive burst, in a moment that was captured in a popular vehicle recording.
Air travel entering and leaving the metropolis have been cancelled due to the weather, and various routes and public facilities are shut down.
Simultaneously local leaders have declared a state of emergency, to support disaster response efforts.
Work Stoppages Alongside Extreme Conditions
The wild winds on this day come as tens of thousands of teachers, doctors and other public workers are engaged in what has been described as a "mega strike", requesting higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
But the extreme weather has forced them to change various scheduled activities, with several external protests shifted to interior venues or cancelled.
Similar gusts are also sweeping Australia, causing a high-temperature event to the remote areas.
Officials have announced fire bans for fear of wildfires.
