The term 'Whale Rider Extra' refers to a MAORI person who is an extra in the movie Whale Rider. The movie, released in 2002, is based on the novel of the same name by Witi Ihimaera and tells the story of a young MAORI girl named Pai who is determined to become the leader of her tribe. The movie was critically acclaimed and won numerous awards, including the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival. The term 'Whale Rider Extra' is used to describe a MAORI person who was an extra in the movie.