Intense winds hitting speeds of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have caused nearly 90,000 homes experiencing outages and forced agencies to cancel more than 100 air travel services, based on local media.
These gusts are affecting the complete southern region and southern sections of the northern region, according to the country's meteorological service.
The nation's agencies have announced infrequent red wind warnings - the top caution category - in central regions such as these major districts.
Locals have been urged to avoid going outside, refrain from journeys, and get ready for further power and communication outages.
Extensive Destruction and Emergency Response
The power cut appears to be affecting residences predominantly in the South Island, while agencies report that the electricity supply was being restored progressively.
Local media have reported that in various locations homes have lost their roofs, while power lines and trees have been brought down by the gales.
Within the capital, a person was fatally injured after being hit by a wooden fragment at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Additionally in the city, a woman was swept into oncoming traffic on a thoroughfare by a strong gust of wind, in a moment that was filmed in a widely shared car camera footage.
Air travel in and out of the metropolis have been suspended because of the gusts, and certain highways and community centers are not operating.
At the same time local leaders have declared a state of emergency, to facilitate emergency management operations.
Labor Protests During Harsh Conditions
The wild winds on this day come as many of school staff, physicians and civil servants are participating in what has been termed a "major walkout", requesting better pay and working conditions.
However the extreme weather has compelled them to change certain arrangements, with some outdoor rallies shifted to interior venues or abandoned.
Like conditions are affecting the nearby nation, causing a high-temperature event to the nation's interior regions.
Authorities have announced burning restrictions for apprehension regarding forest fires.
