Intense gusts reaching speeds of approximately 155km/h (96mph) have left nearly 90,000 properties lacking electricity and led authorities to cancel over 100 air travel services, based on regional news sources.
These gusts are affecting the entire southern region and lower areas of the northern region, according to the country's meteorological service.
Officials in New Zealand have released infrequent severe gust advisories - the most severe warning - in core zones including these major districts.
People have been advised to remain inside, refrain from journeys, and get ready for further electricity and network failures.
Widespread Destruction and Crisis Response
The electricity loss appears to be affecting households mostly in the southern region, while agencies report that power was being gradually reinstated.
Regional news have reported that in certain areas homes have lost their roofs, and power lines and trees have been toppled by the gales.
Within the capital, a man was lost his life after being impacted by a falling limb at a well-known hiking path on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a individual was pushed toward oncoming traffic on a road by a strong gust of wind, in a incident that was recorded in a viral dashcam video.
Flights in and out of the city have been suspended because of the weather, and various routes and public facilities are not operating.
At the same time local leaders have declared a state of emergency, to facilitate recovery activities.
Labor Protests Amid Severe Weather
The powerful gales on today come as numerous of school staff, physicians and civil servants are engaged in what has been described as a "significant labor action", calling for higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
But the intense climate has forced them to modify some of their plans, with several external protests shifted to interior venues or called off.
Comparable winds are also sweeping Australia, ushering in a high-temperature event to the remote areas.
Officials have declared fire bans for apprehension regarding wildfires.