Unbridled immigration, low-paid jobs and a blighted housing future for young couples is retired Prime Minister John Key's legacy. And now there is talk of boosting the accommodation supplement. Another win for housing investors. In allowing house prices to escalate unchecked - money has devalued in ‘real terms' by that amount. If money devalues, wages fall. Only recently a concession was made for those needing to work two jobs. The lowest paid, always the last in the queue. I will credit John Key with one outstanding ability and that is self-promotion. An ability he had in bucket loads - and of course, that light shone a light on his party. Recently the Overseas Investment (Protection for New Zealand Homeowners Amendment Bill) was introduced into Parliament for the third reading and was voted down by National 61-60. It appears to have had everything going for it. Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong have restrictions. Beijing and Shanghai don't allow non-resident buyers and there is an investigation into the effects of foreign buyers in the Vancouver and Toronto housing markets. Could National explain why something this important did not get its backing? Anyone who says Chinese money hasn't compromised our independence must have their head in the sand. Trade we need – back room financing and undisclosed deals – one wonders where they will lead?

J Trounson, Pyes Pa.