Severe gusts hitting velocities of up to 155km/h (96mph) have left approximately 90,000 properties lacking electricity and forced authorities to call off over 100 air travel services, as reported by domestic outlets.
The gales are affecting the whole southern region and southern sections of the northern region, according to the weather forecasting body.
Officials in New Zealand have released uncommon red wind warnings - the most severe warning - in central regions such as Canterbury and Wellington.
Locals have been urged to stay indoors, avoid travel, and prepare for additional power and communication outages.
Widespread Impact and Crisis Measures
This outage seems to be impacting households predominantly in the southern region, while officials state that the electricity supply was being slowly brought back.
Domestic outlets have indicated that in some places roofs have been ripped off houses, whereas trees and electricity poles have been knocked down by the gales.
In Wellington, a man was killed after being struck by a wooden fragment at a popular trail walking spot on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a woman was pushed toward moving cars on a thoroughfare by a strong gust of wind, in a moment that was captured in a viral dashcam video.
Aircraft services in and out of the urban area have been halted because of the gusts, whereas some roads and libraries are not operating.
Meanwhile authorities in Canterbury have declared a emergency situation, to support recovery activities.
Work Stoppages During Harsh Conditions
The wild winds on today coincide with tens of thousands of educators, medical professionals and government employees are participating in what has been termed a "mega strike", requesting higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
However the intense climate has pressured them to alter various scheduled activities, with several external protests shifted to interior venues or abandoned.
Like conditions are affecting Australia, causing a period of extreme heat to the remote areas.
Authorities have announced flame prohibitions for apprehension regarding bushfires.
