Powerful gales attaining speeds of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have caused around 90,000 households lacking electricity and forced agencies to halt more than 100 flights, according to domestic outlets.
The winds are influencing the whole southern region and southern parts of the North Island, as stated by the country's meteorological service.
The nation's agencies have released uncommon red wind warnings - the top caution category - in key areas such as these major districts.
Residents have been urged to avoid going outside, avoid travel, and prepare for additional electricity and network failures.
Extensive Destruction and Emergency Response
The power cut appears to be affecting homes predominantly in the South Island, though officials say that energy was being gradually reinstated.
Local media have reported that in certain areas structures have suffered roof damage, and utility poles and vegetation have been brought down by the gales.
Within the capital, a individual was killed after being impacted by a tree branch at a well-known hiking path on Tuesday.
Additionally in the city, a individual was swept into oncoming traffic on a thoroughfare by a intensive burst, in a event that was filmed in a widely shared car camera footage.
Aircraft services entering and leaving the city have been halted because of the winds, whereas certain highways and community centers are not operating.
Meanwhile local leaders have issued a state of emergency, to support disaster response efforts.
Labor Protests Alongside Severe Weather
The wild winds on this day occur while many of educators, medical professionals and government employees are participating in what has been termed a "major walkout", requesting better pay and working conditions.
But the intense climate has pressured them to modify some of their plans, with several external protests shifted to interior venues or abandoned.
Similar gusts are also sweeping the neighboring country, bringing a period of extreme heat to the nation's interior regions.
Authorities have issued fire bans for fear of wildfires.
