Powerful gales hitting speeds of approximately 155km/h (96mph) have left around 90,000 households lacking electricity and compelled agencies to call off over 100 air travel services, based on domestic outlets.
The gales are influencing the whole southern region and southern parts of the North Island, according to the country's meteorological service.
Officials in New Zealand have announced uncommon high-level wind alerts - the highest alert level - in key areas including Canterbury and Wellington.
People have been urged to avoid going outside, refrain from journeys, and make arrangements for further electricity and network failures.
Broad Damage and Crisis Response
The electricity loss is primarily influencing residences predominantly in the South Island, although authorities report that the electricity supply was being gradually reinstated.
Regional news have reported that in various locations homes have lost their roofs, while trees and electricity poles have been knocked down by the gusts.
Across Wellington, a man was lost his life after being hit by a falling limb at a popular trail walking spot on Tuesday.
Also in the capital, a individual was blown onto oncoming traffic on a road by a strong gust of wind, in a incident that was filmed in a popular vehicle recording.
Aircraft services to and from the urban area have been suspended because of the winds, and various routes and public facilities are shut down.
Meanwhile local leaders have issued a emergency situation, to support recovery activities.
Work Stoppages Amid Harsh Weather
These intense gusts on today come as tens of thousands of school staff, physicians and civil servants take part in what has been described as a "mega strike", demanding higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
Yet the extreme weather has forced them to change certain arrangements, with various open-air gatherings shifted to interior venues or abandoned.
Comparable winds are impacting the nearby nation, ushering in a high-temperature event to the nation's interior regions.
Agencies have announced flame prohibitions for apprehension regarding wildfires.
