Severe gales reaching velocities of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have left approximately 90,000 homes without power and led agencies to cancel in excess of 100 flights, based on regional news sources.
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 issued infrequent high-level wind alerts - the highest alert level - in key areas such as these major districts.
Locals have been encouraged to avoid going outside, stay off roads, and make arrangements for additional power and communication outages.
Extensive Destruction and Crisis Measures
The power cut appears to be affecting households mostly in the southern region, while authorities state that power was being slowly brought back.
Regional news have reported that in various locations structures have suffered roof damage, while power lines and trees have been toppled by the gusts.
Across Wellington, a individual was fatally injured after being struck by a wooden fragment at a popular trail walking spot on Tuesday.
Also in the capital, a female was blown onto moving cars on a street by a powerful blast, in a event that was captured in a viral dashcam video.
Flights entering and leaving the metropolis have been suspended due to the gusts, while certain highways and community centers are shut down.
Simultaneously local leaders have declared a emergency situation, to facilitate emergency management operations.
Labor Protests Alongside Extreme Weather
These intense gusts on today coincide with many of teachers, doctors and other public workers take part in what has been termed a "major walkout", requesting higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
Yet the intense climate has compelled them to modify various scheduled activities, with several external protests shifted to interior venues or cancelled.
Similar gusts are affecting the neighboring country, bringing a period of extreme heat to the country's outback.
Agencies have announced fire bans for fear of bushfires.
