Severe winds reaching speeds of up to 155km/h (96mph) have caused around 90,000 households experiencing outages and compelled authorities to cancel in excess of 100 flights, as reported by local media.
The gales are affecting the complete southern region and southern sections of the northern region, according to the country's meteorological service.
Officials in New Zealand have issued infrequent high-level wind alerts - the most severe warning - in key areas such as Wellington and Canterbury.
Locals have been urged to stay indoors, stay off roads, and make arrangements for additional utility disruptions.
Extensive Impact and Emergency Measures
The electricity loss is primarily influencing homes mainly in the South Island, though agencies state that the electricity supply was being gradually reinstated.
Local media have indicated that in some places structures have suffered roof damage, and trees and electricity poles have been toppled by the gusts.
In Wellington, a man was fatally injured after being struck by a falling limb at a well-known hiking path on Tuesday.
Additionally in the city, a woman was swept into moving cars on a thoroughfare by a intensive burst, in a moment that was filmed in a popular vehicle recording.
Aircraft services entering and leaving the city have been suspended due to the winds, and certain highways and community centers are not operating.
At the same time authorities in Canterbury have declared a emergency situation, to support emergency management operations.
Work Stoppages During Harsh Weather
The powerful gales on today occur while tens of thousands of teachers, doctors and other public workers take part in what has been called a "significant labor action", requesting better pay and working conditions.
However the extreme weather has compelled them to alter various scheduled activities, with some outdoor rallies shifted to interior venues or called off.
Similar gusts are impacting Australia, ushering in a period of extreme heat to the country's outback.
Authorities have issued fire bans for concern about wildfires.
