Powerful gales hitting speeds of approximately 155km/h (96mph) have left approximately 90,000 households experiencing outages and led authorities to halt more than 100 air travel services, as reported by local media.
These gusts are influencing the entire South Island and southern sections of the northern region, according to the weather forecasting body.
The nation's agencies have issued uncommon red wind warnings - the top caution category - in key areas including Canterbury and Wellington.
People have been urged to avoid going outside, refrain from journeys, and prepare for more power and communication outages.
Broad Destruction and Emergency Measures
The electricity loss appears to be affecting households predominantly in the South Island, although agencies report that power was being slowly brought back.
Domestic outlets have stated that in certain areas roofs have been ripped off houses, and power lines and trees have been toppled by the gusts.
Across Wellington, a man was lost his life after being struck by a falling limb at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Additionally in the city, a woman was pushed toward oncoming traffic on a road by a intensive burst, in a incident that was captured in a widely shared car camera footage.
Flights entering and leaving the urban area have been halted due to the weather, and various routes and public facilities are not operating.
At the same time Canterbury officials have issued a crisis declaration, to assist recovery activities.
Labor Protests Amid Harsh Weather
The wild winds on today come as many of teachers, doctors and other public workers take part in what has been described as a "significant labor action", demanding better pay and working conditions.
But the severe conditions has pressured them to change certain arrangements, with some outdoor rallies moved indoors or cancelled.
Like conditions are impacting the nearby nation, bringing a high-temperature event to the country's outback.
Agencies have declared burning restrictions for apprehension regarding wildfires.
