Severe gusts hitting velocities of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in approximately 90,000 properties experiencing outages and forced agencies to call off over 100 flights, according to regional news sources.
The gales are affecting the entire southern region and southern parts of the northern region, per the country's meteorological service.
The nation's agencies have released rare red wind warnings - the top caution category - in core zones such as Wellington and Canterbury.
People have been encouraged to stay indoors, refrain from journeys, and get ready for additional power and communication outages.
Widespread Destruction and Crisis Measures
This outage appears to be affecting homes predominantly in the South Island, while officials state that power was being gradually reinstated.
Regional news have indicated that in various locations roofs have been ripped off houses, and utility poles and vegetation have been knocked down by the gusts.
Within the capital, a individual was lost his life after being impacted by a falling limb at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a individual was pushed toward oncoming traffic on a thoroughfare by a intensive burst, in a event that was recorded in a widely shared car camera footage.
Air travel entering and leaving the metropolis have been suspended because of the gusts, while certain highways and community centers are also closed.
Meanwhile Canterbury officials have declared a emergency situation, to facilitate emergency management operations.
Work Stoppages Amid Extreme Conditions
These intense gusts on this day come as many of teachers, doctors and other public workers take part in what has been called a "major walkout", calling for higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
However the intense climate has pressured them to alter some of their plans, with various open-air gatherings relocated inside or cancelled.
Like conditions are also sweeping Australia, causing a period of extreme heat to the remote areas.
Agencies have announced burning restrictions for concern about forest fires.