Intense winds reaching velocities of up to 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in nearly 90,000 homes experiencing outages and forced officials to cancel over 100 aircraft departures, based on domestic outlets.
The winds are affecting the complete southern region and southern sections of the northern region, per the country's meteorological service.
Officials in New Zealand have released uncommon high-level wind alerts - the highest alert level - in central regions such as Canterbury and Wellington.
Residents have been advised to avoid going outside, stay off roads, and prepare for additional utility disruptions.
Extensive Impact and Crisis Response
The power cut appears to be affecting residences predominantly in the South Island, while authorities report that the electricity supply was being gradually reinstated.
Local media have indicated that in certain areas structures have suffered roof damage, while power lines and trees have been brought down by the gusts.
In Wellington, a individual was killed after being hit by a falling limb at a well-known hiking path on Tuesday.
Additionally in the city, a woman was swept into oncoming traffic on a thoroughfare by a intensive burst, in a event that was captured in a widely shared car camera footage.
Aircraft services entering and leaving the urban area have been cancelled as a result of the weather, whereas certain highways and community centers are not operating.
At the same time local leaders have announced a crisis declaration, to assist recovery activities.
Strike Action During Harsh Weather
These intense gusts on this day coincide with many of teachers, doctors and other public workers take part in what has been described as a "significant labor action", calling for better pay and working conditions.
However the severe conditions has compelled them to change some of their plans, with some outdoor rallies shifted to interior venues or called off.
Comparable winds are affecting the neighboring country, causing a high-temperature event to the nation's interior regions.
Authorities have announced flame prohibitions for apprehension regarding bushfires.
