Severe gales attaining velocities of up to 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in around 90,000 homes lacking electricity and forced officials to cancel over 100 aircraft departures, based on domestic outlets.
The gales are impacting the entire southern region and southern sections of the northern region, according to the weather forecasting body.
The nation's agencies have released rare red wind warnings - the top caution category - in core zones including Wellington and Canterbury.
Residents have been encouraged to remain inside, stay off roads, and make arrangements for more power and communication outages.
Widespread Impact and Emergency Response
The electricity loss seems to be impacting residences mainly in the South Island, although authorities state that the electricity supply was being restored progressively.
Local media have reported that in some places structures have suffered roof damage, and utility poles and vegetation have been toppled by the winds.
Across Wellington, a man was killed after being hit by a tree branch at a popular trail walking spot on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a individual was swept into oncoming traffic on a street by a powerful blast, in a moment that was recorded in a viral dashcam video.
Air travel in and out of the urban area have been halted as a result of the gusts, while certain highways and community centers are not operating.
Simultaneously local leaders have issued a emergency situation, to support emergency management operations.
Work Stoppages During Extreme Weather
The wild winds on today come as numerous of teachers, doctors and other public workers take part in what has been called a "significant labor action", calling for improved salaries and workplace environments.
But the severe conditions has compelled them to alter various scheduled activities, with several external protests shifted to interior venues or cancelled.
Like conditions are affecting the nearby nation, ushering in a high-temperature event to the country's outback.
Officials have declared burning restrictions for apprehension regarding bushfires.
