Powerful gales reaching velocities of up to 155km/h (96mph) have left nearly 90,000 homes without power and forced agencies to cancel over 100 flights, as reported by local media.
The gales are influencing the whole South Island and southern sections of the northern region, according to the weather forecasting body.
New Zealand authorities have released rare red wind warnings - the most severe warning - in key areas including Wellington and Canterbury.
Locals have been advised to remain inside, stay off roads, and make arrangements for additional electricity and network failures.
Extensive Destruction and Emergency Response
This outage is primarily influencing residences predominantly in the South Island, while agencies report that the electricity supply was being slowly brought back.
Regional news have stated that in certain areas roofs have been ripped off houses, whereas trees and electricity poles have been toppled by the gales.
Across Wellington, a individual was lost his life after being hit by a wooden fragment at a popular trail walking spot on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a woman was pushed toward approaching vehicles on a street by a strong gust of wind, in a moment that was filmed in a widely shared car camera footage.
Aircraft services in and out of the city have been suspended as a result of the weather, while certain highways and community centers are shut down.
Simultaneously authorities in Canterbury have issued a emergency situation, to facilitate emergency management operations.
Work Stoppages Amid Extreme Conditions
The powerful gales on this day occur while tens of thousands of educators, medical professionals and government employees take part in what has been termed a "mega strike", demanding improved salaries and workplace environments.
But the intense climate has pressured them to change some of their plans, with various open-air gatherings relocated inside or abandoned.
Like conditions are affecting the nearby nation, bringing a heatwave to the country's outback.
Agencies have announced flame prohibitions for concern about bushfires.
