Thomas (Tame) Malcolm is from te waka o Te Arawa. He grew up in Rotorua where he learnt te reo, tikanga and bush craft and lore from his parents and whānau. He has spent his entire career managing pest animals, and now works for Te Tira Whakamātaki, a not-for-profit organisation helping Māori communities protecting their environment. In addition, he runs his own pest control company and is completing his PhD in mātauranga for predator management.