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Intrepid Journeys - Borneo (Norm Hewitt)

Intrepid Journeys - Borneo (Norm Hewitt)
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Intrepid Journeys - Borneo (Norm Hewitt)
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Landing in Borneo, rugby player Norm Hewitt (Ngāti Kahungunu) manages to catch sight of orangutan and the proboscis monkey. But his real interest is Borneo's people, especially the Kelabit and Iban — tribes known for their history of headhunting. Today, the tribes are peaceful and self-sufficient, welcoming Hewitt into their homes and sharing their ways of life. These great experiences don't come easily — Hewitt wades through dense bush and fights off leeches in 100 percent humidity to reach ...

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2008
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https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/intrepid-journeys-borneo-norm-hewitt-2008
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rugby / rugby union / new zealand rugby union / rugby player / rainforest / exotic animal / tribe / equator / ice age / indonesia / brunei / malaysia / sarawak / sabah / kuching / lubok antu / iban / iban headhunters / iban people / ibans / bario / jungle leech / leech / kelabit people / kota kinabalu / tinsmith / olive oil / tea oil / orangutan / logging / mining / forest fire / bako / bako national park / monkey / sweating / humid / south china sea / crocodile / alpha male / dominant male / humidity / rain / laksa / breakfast / prawn / chicken / ringgit / malaysian ringgit / noodles / trading hub / religion / culture / tribe elder / pipi / kaimoana / proboscis monkey / endangered species / conserve / packet stew / koha / kai / boat / jungle / longhouse / warfare / fishing / forestry / overfished / hongi / palm oil / palm oil plantation / plantation / palm plantation / tobacco / hunting / paddy field / rice paddy field / machete / buffalo / papaya / sea nomad / bajau / deforestation / headhunter / headhunters / plane / kalimantan

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