The Kiwis will host three pool games and possibly two further playoff's in the upcoming Rugby League World Cup, hosted by New Zealand, Australia and Papua New Guinea. 

The Kiwis haven't played in New Zealand since 2014 in the Four Nations Final - in which they were victorious. 

COMPETITION: WIN A NEW ZEALAND KIWIS JERSEY

But Johnson can't wait for the side to show the nation what they're capable as they go for the big trophy. 

"I got annoyed when I heard the last time we played here was in 2014," said Johnson.

"It is disappointing we have to wait a long time to play games here so we are not going to waste this opportunity.

"We are going to play a style of footy which is attractive and people love watching and when we can we will get out into the public and embrace the local support." 

There has been some controversies in the last half a year with the side, including some key omissions and big-name players electing to represent other nations. 

But Johnson is keen for the side to put all of that behind them. 

COMPETITION: WIN A NEW ZEALAND KIWIS JERSEY

"We understand that the spotlight is on us with what has happened over the last six months and we want to make that right," Johnson said.

"We have a big responsibility being here in New Zealand especially with how we represent ourselves, how we portray the jersey and our culture.

"I couldn't care less who wants to play for us. I know we have 24-boys in this room who wouldn't trade this for anything in the world so that is all I care about.

"If these other boys want to go represent other countries, I can't argue that. So good luck to them and that is as far as I'll go with that."