Severe gusts hitting speeds of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have resulted in nearly 90,000 households lacking electricity and compelled officials to call off in excess of 100 flights, based on regional news sources.
The gales are affecting the complete southern region and southern parts of the northern region, per the country's meteorological service.
The nation's agencies have issued infrequent red wind warnings - the highest alert level - in core zones such as these major districts.
Locals have been encouraged to remain inside, avoid travel, and prepare for more utility disruptions.
Widespread Destruction and Crisis Measures
This outage appears to be affecting residences mostly in the southern region, though authorities say that the electricity supply was being restored progressively.
Regional news have reported that in certain areas homes have lost their roofs, and power lines and trees have been knocked down by the winds.
Within the capital, a person was killed after being hit by a falling limb at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Also in the capital, a woman was swept into oncoming traffic on a street by a strong gust of wind, in a incident that was captured in a widely shared car camera footage.
Air travel entering and leaving the city have been suspended due to the weather, and some roads and libraries are not operating.
At the same time authorities in Canterbury have declared a state of emergency, to facilitate disaster response efforts.
Strike Action During Extreme Conditions
The wild winds on this day come as numerous of teachers, doctors and other public workers take part in what has been called a "mega strike", requesting better pay and working conditions.
However the extreme weather has compelled them to modify certain arrangements, with various open-air gatherings shifted to interior venues or abandoned.
Like conditions are impacting the nearby nation, causing a period of extreme heat to the nation's interior regions.
Agencies have issued fire bans for apprehension regarding bushfires.
