The number of New Zealanders choosing to get divorced is outpacing those getting married.  

Stats NZ data shows a 3% drop in marriages and civil unions last year compared to 2024.  

In the same period, divorces were up 5%.  

Family Lawyer Jeremy Sutton told Ryan Bridge marriages are more likely to end in divorce after 25 years.  

He says if you're together for a longer period of time, you'll change and are more likely to get sick of each other. 

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The number of New Zealanders choosing to get divorced is outpacing those getting married. &nbsp;
Stats NZ data shows a 3% drop in marriages and civil unions last year compared to 2024. &nbsp;
In the same period, divorces were up 5%. &nbsp;
Family Lawyer Jeremy Sutton told Ryan Bridge marriages are more likely to end in divorce after 25 years. &nbsp;
He says if you're together for a longer period of time, you'll change and are more likely to get sick of each other.&nbsp;
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Jeremy Sutton: Family Lawyer on the divorce rate outpacing the marriage rate

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