Powerful gales reaching velocities of approximately 155km/h (96mph) have left around 90,000 homes experiencing outages and led agencies to cancel in excess of 100 flights, based on domestic outlets.
The winds are impacting the complete southern region and lower areas of the northern region, according to the country's meteorological service.
New Zealand authorities have released infrequent severe gust advisories - the top caution category - in core zones including these major districts.
Residents have been urged to avoid going outside, avoid travel, and get ready for additional electricity and network failures.
Extensive Impact and Emergency Response
This outage seems to be impacting homes mostly in the South Island, although authorities report that the electricity supply was being gradually reinstated.
Domestic outlets have indicated that in certain areas homes have lost their roofs, and power lines and trees have been knocked down by the winds.
Within the capital, a man was killed after being impacted by a falling limb at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Additionally in the city, a female was blown onto moving cars on a thoroughfare by a intensive burst, in a moment that was recorded in a widely shared car camera footage.
Air travel in and out of the urban area have been suspended because of the weather, whereas various routes and public facilities are also closed.
Simultaneously authorities in Canterbury have issued a emergency situation, to support emergency management operations.
Strike Action During Severe Weather
The wild winds on today occur while numerous of educators, medical professionals and government employees are engaged in what has been called a "major walkout", demanding higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
However the severe conditions has compelled them to modify some of their plans, with several external protests moved indoors or abandoned.
Like conditions are impacting Australia, ushering in a period of extreme heat to the nation's interior regions.
Officials have issued flame prohibitions for concern about wildfires.
