Festive spirit

Some of Queenstown’s best young performers danced, sang, trampolined and even performed acrobatics for big crowds at two Shotover Jet Christmas Shows in the resort yesterday.

Queenstown Lakes District Council arts and events facilitator Jan Maxwell said she was "absolutely thrilled" by the 700-plus crowds at each of the afternoon shows at the Events Centre — the biggest crowds for at least three years.

A dozen charities will benefit from the funds raised at the events.