Meet the team behind the magic
Meet the team behind the magic
Never one to be satisfied with the status quo, I set out to merge design and creativity with technical trade knowledge.
Our Story
It never quite felt right to me to finish an electrical project that I felt could be enhanced through design.
After working as a sparky in the electrical industry for over 8 years in both New Zealand and Australia, I recall completing my project tasks and thinking there are too many lights for this space, or, I wish I could add spot lighting to draw attention to the artwork, or this space would feel more comfortable with warmer lighting levels.
I knew that my role as a sparky was sometimes narrow, and I saw an opportunity to expand my expertise to create lighting solutions with a more integrated approach. So, I set out to merge thoughtful design and creativity with my technical knowledge of the trade.
After completing my degree in Lighting Design through Massey University, I started Pretty Sweet Lighting to follow-though with my idea. Just like a photographer paints light with his or her lens, we paint with light using fixtures, fittings placement to bring your home or business to life in a creative way.
With Wanaka as our playground, we aim to achieve unique designer lighting installations for residential and commercial properties. We don’t stop there, however, and offer a full range of lighting and electrical solutions, from custom design to everyday maintenance.
Wayne Pretty - Owner & Founder, Pretty Sweet Lighting
OUR TEAM
Pretty Sweet Lighting & Electrical is a Wānaka-based team of 8 qualified electricians and lighting designers specialising in integrated lighting and electrical solutions for residential and commercial spaces.
Combining technical knowledge with intentional lighting design, we deliver end-to-end project solutions - from concept development and lighting plans through to installation, technical documentation, and final commissioning. Our focus is on creating refined, functional spaces where lighting enhances both the architecture and the experience of the environment itself.
As a small, but highly skilled team, we value quality workmanship, collaboration, and a grounded approach to every project we take on. Based in Wānaka and working throughout Central Otago and beyond, the outdoors play a big role in our culture and the way we approach our work: practical, considered, and built around lifestyle.
What sets us apart
We are an end-to-end service with the ability to manage your lighting needs - from consultation and installation to repair and maintenance. We are a small team of local tradesmen with qualifications in Electrical and Lighting Design. We're just trying to make spaces feel good.