A Wellingtonian in London is pleading with the Government to listen to those abroad.

About 30-thousand people logged into the new MIQ lobby yesterday morning, vying for 3200 spots.

More will open up up fortnightly.

But Kiwis overseas have expressed frustration

Paul Henderson told Nick Mills he's been criticised online for not coming home sooner.

Henderson says people have different circumstances that mean they can't comeback instantly.