Severe gales attaining speeds of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in nearly 90,000 households lacking electricity and forced officials to call off over 100 aircraft departures, according to local media.
The gales are affecting the whole southern region and southern sections of the North Island, according to the weather forecasting body.
New Zealand authorities have released infrequent high-level wind alerts - the top caution category - in central regions including these major districts.
Locals have been advised to remain inside, stay off roads, and prepare for further power and communication outages.
Extensive Impact and Emergency Response
This outage appears to be affecting residences mainly in the southern region, though officials state that energy was being restored progressively.
Domestic outlets have indicated that in various locations structures have suffered roof damage, and utility poles and vegetation have been toppled by the winds.
Within the capital, a person was fatally injured after being struck by a falling limb at a well-known hiking path on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a woman was blown onto oncoming traffic on a road by a intensive burst, in a event that was filmed in a widely shared car camera footage.
Aircraft services in and out of the metropolis have been suspended as a result of the gusts, whereas certain highways and community centers are not operating.
Meanwhile local leaders have declared a crisis declaration, to assist disaster response efforts.
Labor Protests Amid Extreme Conditions
These intense gusts on today occur while numerous of school staff, physicians and civil servants are engaged in what has been described as a "mega strike", demanding better pay and working conditions.
However the intense climate has pressured them to modify some of their plans, with some outdoor rallies moved indoors or abandoned.
Comparable winds are affecting the nearby nation, causing a heatwave to the country's outback.
Authorities have issued flame prohibitions for fear of bushfires.
