Intense gales attaining speeds of up to 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in approximately 90,000 properties experiencing outages and led authorities to call off more than 100 flights, as reported by regional news sources.
The gales are impacting the whole southern region and southern parts of the North Island, as stated by the weather forecasting body.
Officials in New Zealand have issued uncommon severe gust advisories - the top caution category - in central regions including these major districts.
People have been advised to avoid going outside, refrain from journeys, and get ready for more power and communication outages.
Broad Impact and Emergency Measures
This outage seems to be impacting households predominantly in the South Island, although agencies report that the electricity supply was being restored progressively.
Regional news have stated that in certain areas structures have suffered roof damage, while trees and electricity poles have been toppled by the gusts.
In Wellington, a individual was killed after being hit by a falling limb at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Wellington, a individual was swept into approaching vehicles on a road by a intensive burst, in a incident that was recorded in a viral dashcam video.
Flights to and from the city have been halted due to the winds, while some roads and libraries are not operating.
Simultaneously local leaders have announced a state of emergency, to support recovery activities.
Labor Protests Amid Harsh Conditions
The wild winds on this day come as tens of thousands of school staff, physicians and civil servants take part in what has been called a "major walkout", demanding improved salaries and workplace environments.
But the extreme weather has pressured them to change some of their plans, with several external protests shifted to interior venues or abandoned.
Similar gusts are impacting the neighboring country, bringing a high-temperature event to the country's outback.
Agencies have declared flame prohibitions for concern about forest fires.
