Freezing temperatures: Coldest morning of year for Mackenzie District 27 Apr, 2021 07:31 PM 2 minutes to read Aoraki Mount Cook shown from a webcam at Glentanner Park. Photo / Glentanner Park Centre Digital producer, Christchurch, NZ Heralddevon.bolger@nzme.co.nz Much of the country has awoken to a chill this morning as winter looms closer. The Mackenzie District has experienced its coldest temperatures of the year so far. Twizel takes out the top spot for the coolest place with -7C followed by Lake Tekapo and Burkes Pass on -5C at 6am. Read More Advertisement Mackenzie Country Weather NZ forecaster Jordan Langley said it has certainly been a cold morning.