Powerful gales reaching velocities of up to 155km/h (96mph) have left around 90,000 households without power and led authorities to call off over 100 aircraft departures, based on domestic outlets.
The gales are influencing the complete southern region and lower areas of the northern region, per the weather forecasting body.
Officials in New Zealand have issued rare severe gust advisories - the highest alert level - in central regions including Canterbury and Wellington.
People have been encouraged to stay indoors, refrain from journeys, and make arrangements for more utility disruptions.
Extensive Impact and Emergency Response
The power cut seems to be impacting homes mainly in the southern region, while officials report that the electricity supply was being slowly brought back.
Regional news have indicated that in certain areas structures have suffered roof damage, whereas trees and electricity poles have been toppled by the gusts.
In Wellington, a man was killed after being hit by a falling limb at a popular trail walking spot on Tuesday.
Additionally in the city, a individual was blown onto oncoming traffic on a road by a intensive burst, in a incident that was captured in a viral dashcam video.
Flights in and out of the metropolis have been cancelled because of the gusts, whereas various routes and public facilities are not operating.
At the same time authorities in Canterbury have issued a emergency situation, to support disaster response efforts.
Work Stoppages Amid Severe Weather
These intense gusts on today coincide with many of educators, medical professionals and government employees are engaged in what has been described as a "significant labor action", demanding improved salaries and workplace environments.
Yet the extreme weather has pressured them to change various scheduled activities, with several external protests moved indoors or cancelled.
Like conditions are affecting the neighboring country, bringing a high-temperature event to the nation's interior regions.
Authorities have announced fire bans for concern about forest fires.
