Powerful gusts hitting velocities of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have left around 90,000 households experiencing outages and compelled officials to halt in excess of 100 aircraft departures, according to regional news sources.
The winds are influencing the entire South Island and southern sections of the North Island, according to the national weather agency.
The nation's agencies have announced infrequent red wind warnings - the highest alert level - in central regions such as Canterbury and Wellington.
People have been urged to avoid going outside, stay off roads, and make arrangements for further power and communication outages.
Extensive Damage and Emergency Measures
This outage seems to be impacting homes predominantly in the southern region, although agencies state that the electricity supply was being slowly brought back.
Domestic outlets have stated that in various locations roofs have been ripped off houses, while utility poles and vegetation have been brought down by the gusts.
Within the capital, a individual was lost his life after being impacted by a tree branch at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Also in the capital, a female was pushed toward oncoming traffic on a road by a intensive burst, in a incident that was recorded in a popular vehicle recording.
Flights in and out of the city have been suspended as a result of the weather, whereas various routes and public facilities are also closed.
At the same time Canterbury officials have announced a emergency situation, to assist disaster response efforts.
Labor Protests During Severe Weather
These intense gusts on this day come as tens of thousands of teachers, doctors and other public workers take part in what has been termed a "significant labor action", requesting higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
However the extreme weather has compelled them to change some of their plans, with some outdoor rallies shifted to interior venues or cancelled.
Like conditions are impacting Australia, causing a period of extreme heat to the remote areas.
Officials have declared burning restrictions for fear of forest fires.
