Intense gales reaching speeds of approximately 155km/h (96mph) have caused approximately 90,000 properties experiencing outages and forced authorities to cancel in excess of 100 aircraft departures, according to local media.
These gusts are affecting the complete South Island and southern parts of the northern region, as stated by the national weather agency.
New Zealand authorities have issued uncommon red wind warnings - the highest alert level - in core zones including Canterbury and Wellington.
Residents have been urged to avoid going outside, refrain from journeys, and make arrangements for further electricity and network failures.
Extensive Impact and Emergency Measures
The power cut seems to be impacting residences predominantly in the South Island, while officials state that the electricity supply was being gradually reinstated.
Domestic outlets have indicated that in some places homes have lost their roofs, while utility poles and vegetation have been toppled by the gales.
In Wellington, a individual was killed after being hit by a falling limb at a well-known hiking path on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a woman was swept into oncoming traffic on a thoroughfare by a intensive burst, in a incident that was recorded in a widely shared car camera footage.
Flights entering and leaving the city have been halted due to the weather, whereas some roads and libraries are shut down.
Meanwhile authorities in Canterbury have declared a crisis declaration, to assist recovery activities.
Strike Action Amid Extreme Weather
The powerful gales on this day come as tens of thousands of teachers, doctors and other public workers are engaged in what has been termed a "major walkout", requesting improved salaries and workplace environments.
Yet the severe conditions has forced them to modify some of their plans, with several external protests shifted to interior venues or abandoned.
Comparable winds are also sweeping the neighboring country, bringing a period of extreme heat to the nation's interior regions.
Authorities have issued burning restrictions for fear of wildfires.
