Powerful winds attaining speeds of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have left nearly 90,000 households lacking electricity and led authorities to call off more than 100 flights, based on domestic outlets.
These gusts are influencing the entire southern region and southern parts of the northern region, as stated by the national weather agency.
The nation's agencies have issued uncommon severe gust advisories - the top caution category - in central regions encompassing Wellington and Canterbury.
People have been advised to avoid going outside, refrain from journeys, and prepare for more utility disruptions.
Extensive Destruction and Emergency Response
This outage seems to be impacting households predominantly in the southern region, while authorities state that the electricity supply was being slowly brought back.
Domestic outlets have indicated that in some places roofs have been ripped off houses, while trees and electricity poles have been brought down by the gales.
In Wellington, a individual was killed after being hit by a tree branch at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Additionally in the city, a female was pushed toward approaching vehicles on a street by a strong gust of wind, in a incident that was recorded in a popular vehicle recording.
Aircraft services to and from the city have been cancelled due to the weather, and certain highways and community centers are shut down.
At the same time Canterbury officials have announced a emergency situation, to facilitate emergency management operations.
Work Stoppages Alongside Severe Conditions
The wild winds on this day come as many of educators, medical professionals and government employees are participating in what has been described as a "significant labor action", requesting higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
However the extreme weather has compelled them to change some of their plans, with several external protests relocated inside or cancelled.
Like conditions are affecting the neighboring country, bringing a period of extreme heat to the country's outback.
Agencies have issued fire bans for fear of bushfires.
