The region is expecting to get around $9 million from the Government's $200 million flood resilience fund announced at last week's Budget.
Police say the pair died at the scene.
The fate of hosting international cricket in Nelson hinges on whether or not alcohol advertising is allowed.
The blaze broke out in a forestry block on Wednesday afternoon
Cabinet signed off on $1 billion for the Nelson Hospital redevelopment last year ahead of the election.
The airport has since reopened.
The $120,000 purpose-built, 5.5m-long caravan is the first of many mobile community hubs funded by the community.
Local iwi oppose vehicle access as the area is of cultural significance.
Whakatū/Nelson residents say they want the same level of Government funding as cyclone-hit regions receive.
