Severe gusts attaining speeds of approximately 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in approximately 90,000 properties lacking electricity and compelled authorities to call off over 100 aircraft departures, based on local media.
The winds are impacting the whole southern region and lower areas of the North Island, per the weather forecasting body.
The nation's agencies have released rare high-level wind alerts - the top caution category - in central regions including these major districts.
Locals have been advised to avoid going outside, refrain from journeys, and get ready for more power and communication outages.
Extensive Impact and Crisis Response
The electricity loss appears to be affecting residences mostly in the southern region, although authorities say that energy was being slowly brought back.
Domestic outlets have reported that in certain areas structures have suffered roof damage, and utility poles and vegetation have been brought down by the gales.
Across Wellington, a man was lost his life after being struck by a wooden fragment at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Also in the capital, a individual was blown onto approaching vehicles on a street by a intensive burst, in a event that was filmed in a popular vehicle recording.
Air travel entering and leaving the urban area have been cancelled as a result of the winds, and various routes and public facilities are not operating.
Simultaneously authorities in Canterbury have announced a emergency situation, to assist emergency management operations.
Strike Action Amid Extreme Weather
The wild winds on this day come as tens of thousands of teachers, doctors and other public workers are engaged in what has been termed a "significant labor action", calling for better pay and working conditions.
But the severe conditions has forced them to modify various scheduled activities, with various open-air gatherings moved indoors or abandoned.
Similar gusts are impacting Australia, bringing a heatwave to the country's outback.
Agencies have announced burning restrictions for apprehension regarding forest fires.
