Severe gales reaching speeds of approximately 155km/h (96mph) have caused nearly 90,000 homes without power and compelled agencies to halt in excess of 100 air travel services, based on regional news sources.
The winds are influencing the whole South Island and southern sections of the North Island, according to the country's meteorological service.
Officials in New Zealand have released uncommon high-level wind alerts - the highest alert level - in key areas including Canterbury and Wellington.
People have been advised to stay indoors, stay off roads, and make arrangements for further electricity and network failures.
Widespread Impact and Crisis Response
The power cut appears to be affecting residences predominantly in the South Island, though officials report that power was being slowly brought back.
Local media have stated that in some places homes have lost their roofs, whereas utility poles and vegetation have been toppled by the gusts.
Within the capital, a person was fatally injured after being impacted by a falling limb at a well-known hiking path on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a woman was swept into moving cars on a road by a intensive burst, in a event that was recorded in a popular vehicle recording.
Aircraft services entering and leaving the urban area have been halted due to the weather, whereas certain highways and community centers are not operating.
Meanwhile Canterbury officials have declared a crisis declaration, to support recovery activities.
Strike Action Alongside Severe Conditions
The wild winds on today coincide with numerous of school staff, physicians and civil servants are engaged in what has been described as a "mega strike", calling for higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
But the severe conditions has forced them to modify some of their plans, with several external protests relocated inside or abandoned.
Like conditions are affecting the neighboring country, ushering in a high-temperature event to the country's outback.
Agencies have issued flame prohibitions for concern about bushfires.
