Intense gusts reaching speeds of approximately 155km/h (96mph) have left nearly 90,000 households experiencing outages and forced officials to call off more than 100 aircraft departures, based on regional news sources.
These gusts are affecting the whole southern region and southern parts of the North Island, according to the national weather agency.
The nation's agencies have issued rare red wind warnings - the highest alert level - in central regions including these major districts.
Residents have been advised to avoid going outside, stay off roads, and get ready for further power and communication outages.
Extensive Impact and Crisis Measures
The power cut seems to be impacting homes mostly in the South Island, though officials report that the electricity supply was being gradually reinstated.
Domestic outlets have indicated that in certain areas homes have lost their roofs, whereas power lines and trees have been knocked down by the gusts.
Across Wellington, a man was killed after being hit by a tree branch at a well-known hiking path on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a individual was swept into moving cars on a thoroughfare by a intensive burst, in a event that was captured in a widely shared car camera footage.
Aircraft services entering and leaving the city have been halted because of the gusts, while certain highways and community centers are shut down.
Meanwhile Canterbury officials have declared a state of emergency, to facilitate emergency management operations.
Labor Protests During Extreme Weather
These intense gusts on today coincide with tens of thousands of teachers, doctors and other public workers are participating in what has been termed a "major walkout", requesting higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
Yet the intense climate has forced them to modify various scheduled activities, with some outdoor rallies relocated inside or abandoned.
Like conditions are impacting the neighboring country, causing a high-temperature event to the remote areas.
Officials have declared flame prohibitions for fear of forest fires.
