Intense gales reaching speeds of up to 155km/h (96mph) have caused nearly 90,000 homes without power and led agencies to call off in excess of 100 flights, as reported by domestic outlets.
These gusts are influencing the complete South Island and southern sections of the North Island, per the national weather agency.
Officials in New Zealand have issued uncommon red wind warnings - the most severe warning - in central regions encompassing Canterbury and Wellington.
Residents have been urged to stay indoors, stay off roads, and prepare for more power and communication outages.
Widespread Destruction and Crisis Response
The electricity loss seems to be impacting households mostly in the southern region, though officials report that the electricity supply was being gradually reinstated.
Regional news have stated that in various locations roofs have been ripped off houses, whereas utility poles and vegetation have been brought down by the gales.
Across Wellington, a man was fatally injured after being hit by a falling limb at a popular trail walking spot on Tuesday.
Additionally in the city, a female was blown onto approaching vehicles on a road by a strong gust of wind, in a incident that was filmed in a widely shared car camera footage.
Aircraft services in and out of the city have been cancelled as a result of the gusts, whereas some roads and libraries are shut down.
Simultaneously local leaders have issued a state of emergency, to support disaster response efforts.
Strike Action Amid Severe Conditions
The wild winds on this day come as numerous of educators, medical professionals and government employees are engaged in what has been described as a "significant labor action", requesting better pay and working conditions.
Yet the severe conditions has compelled them to alter some of their plans, with several external protests moved indoors or cancelled.
Like conditions are impacting the neighboring country, causing a period of extreme heat to the remote areas.
Officials have declared fire bans for fear of forest fires.
