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The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) provides advice to the Prime Minister on policy and constitutional issues. It also works to ensure that there is a high-quality and effective process of decision making by the government through providing impartial secretariat services to the Cabinet and the Executive Council. DPMC contributes to the effective coordination of the work of the government across departmental lines, tests the quality of advice coming from departments, and acts as an "honest broker" where there are conflicts over policy advice being offered by different parts of the public sector.
The department provides: assessments on international developments to support informed decision making in New Zealand’s external relations; communication services; and support services to the Governor-General, including the maintenance of the Government Houses in Wellington and Auckland as the official residences of the Governor-General.