The unemployment rate has stayed static for another quarter. 

Stats NZ figures just out show the rate remained at 5.1% in the March quarter. 

The number of full-time workers fell by 45 thousand over the year and part-time employment grew by 25 thousand. 

Herald Business Editor at Large Liam Dann told Kerre Woodham today's figures are a surprise. 

He says this is good news but it hasn't felt like it, and economists will be scratching their heads. 

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The unemployment rate has stayed static for another quarter.&nbsp;
Stats NZ figures just out show the rate remained at 5.1% in the March quarter.&nbsp;
The number of full-time workers fell by 45 thousand over the year and part-time employment grew by 25 thousand.&nbsp;
Herald Business Editor at Large Liam Dann told Kerre Woodham today's figures are a surprise.&nbsp;
He says this is good news but it hasn't felt like it, and economists will be scratching their heads.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;
The podcasts in the&nbsp;SME&nbsp;Stream contain&nbsp;general information only, not financial&nbsp;or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not necessarily shared by BNZ, or its related entities. BNZ is not liable for any losses resulting from the content of the podcasts.

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