John Key may have been indiscreet in his teacup chat with John Banks, but he's in good company.

Major political parties' lack of policies to redress our love affair with housing has bred frustration in economic circles.

Brash's party still preferred partner for CEOs, but Maori and Greens also get a look-in, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

It may only be temporary, but National's safety-first election campaign has been thrown seriously...